International Classification for Standards (ICS) Code 67.040

Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 67.04.60:10: Nutrition labelling of pre-packaged foods for human consumption for adults and children of over three years of age.

The Government of the Republic of Honduras notified regulation "RTCA No. 67.04.60:10: Nutrition labelling of pre-packaged foods for human consumption for adults and children of over three years of age" on 7 February 2011 in document G/TBT/N/HND/66.

The regulation applies to nutrition labelling of pre-packaged foods for human consumption that are marketed for direct sale in the territories of Central American countries. The labelling of pre-packaged fresh food is governed by the domestic provisions of each State Party. Unprocessed foods and processed products packaged in front of the consumer are excluded from the scope of application of this regulation.

The following are exempt from the application of this regulation on the basis of their nutritional insignificance: bottled water, ice, coffee, tea leaves, spices, culinary herbs; to which no other ingredients have been added. Packaging units that have a largest surface area of less than 10 cm² are also exempt. The label must be affixed to secondary packaging, if there is any. Fermented and distilled alcoholic beverages are excluded from the scope of application of this regulation.

The purpose of this Addendum is to inform WTO Members that this regulation has been updated and is now entitled: "RTCA No. 67.01.60:23: Nutrition labelling of pre-packaged foods for human consumption for adults and children of over three years of age". In the light of the foregoing, there will be a period of 60 days for the submission of comments and observations as from the date of notification.