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Law No. 11.265 regulating commercialization of infant and child foodstuff.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Internal trade International trade Nutrition Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 30 articles divided in five Chapters, regulates the commercialization of infant and child food. The Law applies also to quality and information of both national and imported food. Particular attention is paid to labelling requirements.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.agricultura.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 8.552 regulating Law No. 11.265 on the commercialization of food for infants and young children and related childcare products.

Legislation | Brazil | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Internal trade, International trade, Nutrition, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX