Resolution CNNPA No. 17 authorizing the use of intentional additives, including manufacturing technology coadjuvants in food.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food additives Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Codex Alimentarius Consumer protection

Geographical area

Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic

Entry into force notes

This Resolution enters into force on the day of its publication.

Abstract

This Resolution, consisting of 14 articles, establishes the requirements to be met by intentional additives, including manufacturing technology coadjuvants in food. The National Commission on Standards and Food Standards of the Ministry of Health, according to articles 5, 9 and 59 of Decree-Law No. 986, establishes specific criteria for authorizing the use of coadjuvants for manufacturing technology and other intentional food additives, establishes the respective maximum limits and approve other measures for evaluation and use of these additives. The authorization for the use of intentional additives, including food technology coadjuvants, shall comply with this Resolution.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

portal.anvisa.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 986 creating basic norms on food.

Legislation | Brazil | 1969 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX