Rotulagem Nutricional: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn the requirements for nutritional labeling on packaged foods to ensure your products meet legal standards in Brazil.
This scheme establishes the specific rules for how nutritional information must be displayed on food packaging to ensure consumers can make informed choices about what they are eating.
Who it's for
This scheme applies to all businesses that sell packaged food products. If you produce food that is sealed in a container or wrapped for sale, you fall under these regulatory requirements.
What you get
By following these guidelines, you achieve legal compliance for your product labels. This is essential for any business that wants to sell packaged goods, as it ensures your packaging meets the necessary standards required by the regulatory body. Proper labeling helps ensure your products are legally fit for sale in the marketplace.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee paid to the government for this scheme. However, to comply with the rules, you will need to account for the costs of laboratory testing. These tests are necessary to accurately measure the components of your food so that your labels reflect the true nutritional content.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is that the current labeling laws are very strict. Because the regulations are so precise, any error in how you present the nutritional information on your packaging could lead to compliance issues. You must ensure your labels follow the exact standards set by the authorities.
How to apply
- Identify all the packaged food products your business intends to sell.
- Contact a laboratory to perform testing on your products to find their exact nutritional values.
- Design your product labels to include the required nutritional tables (tabela nutricional) and other necessary information.
- Verify that your final label design meets all current strict regulatory requirements before printing.