HS Code: Food; ICS Code(s): 13, 65

Draft resolution (Consulta Publica) number 456, 28 December 2017

This Resolution sets out the requirements for composition, quality, safety and labeling of food supplements and for updating lists of nutrients, bioactive substances, enzymes and probiotics, limits on use, claims and supplementary labeling of these products. This Resolution does not apply to food for special purposes and to conventional foods, including those added with nutrients, bioactive substances, enzymes or probiotics. Other ingredients with a technological or sensorial purpose can be used in the elaboration of food supplements, provided that they meet the following requirements:

I - do not misrepresent the purpose of use or the presentation of the product as a food supplement;

II - are not classified as novel foods or novel ingredients according to Resolution 16 of 30 April 1999, which approves the technical regulation of procedures for registration of food and / or new ingredients. The minimum and maximum limits must be met in the daily consumption recommendation of the product for the respective population groups for which the product is indicated by the manufacturer. Food supplements must be developed and produced in such a way as to ensure the maintenance of their characteristics until the expiration date, taking into account the storage instructions and the method of preparation indicated by the manufacturer. The products must be designated as "Food Supplement", with at least one of the following indications and the presentation of the product:

I - individual names of nutrients, bioactive substances or enzymes;

II - names of categories of nutrients, bioactive substances or enzymes. Food supplements may not be labeled with tagging and labeling with medicines, cosmetics or other products subject to health surveillance.