Advances and challenges in animal source food inspection legislation for Brazilian small-scale and artisanal producers.

The strict sanitary inspection legislation of animal source food has been considered a trade barrier for smallholder farmers and small-scale producers in Brazil. In this sense, law flexibilization is suggested to facilitate national trade of these products. We conducted a social and sanitary analysis, presenting the current Brazilian conjuncture and difficulties for animal source food Brazilian inspection law flexibilization. By discussing inequalities, human rights issues, animal source food legislation, and international food safety standards, we evidenced critical barriers for legislative reform in Brazil. Among these barriers, the main ones are social inequalities; high zoonotic risk of animal source food products; the Brazilian political structure and its reflection on different inspection practices among country jurisdictions; and the lack of inspection services in most Brazilian municipalities. At the same time, we present positive updates in the normative framework, and point out game-changers to modify the actual safety and trade situations of Brazilian small-scale and artisanal animal source food products, including policies to strengthen state and municipal inspection services and harmonization initiatives based on international standards and national legislation. We also suggest policies to implement inspection services in municipalities, whether by municipal action or by a consortium, as well as policies to strengthen technical assistance and rural extension for small-scale and artisanal producers. These policies aim to reduce technical and sanitary education inequalities and build a fairer animal source food system.

LOGOS, SÍMBOLOS Y LEYENDAS PRESENTES EN LOS RÓTULOS DE ALIMENTOS ENVASADOS: UN ANÁLISIS CRÍTICO DESDE LA LEGISLACIÓN VIGENTE EN ARGENTINA / LOGOS, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS PRESENT ON PACKAGED FOOD LABELS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS FROM THE CURRENT LEGISLATION IN ARGENTINA

Introducción: recientemente, se ha evidenciado una tendencia hacia estilos de vida y hábitos alimentarios saludables y un incremento de productos orientados para tal fin. Entre ellos se incluyen alimentos para veganos/vegetarianos, "naturales", aquellos que destacan la ausencia de aditivos o ingredientes de tipo "alérgenos". Estos productos envasados suelen presentar leyendas y/o logos que los caracterizan. El objetivo fue realizar un relevamiento de logos, sellos, frases en los rótulos de alimentos comerciales y analizar la información encontrada según la legislación vigente en Argentina. Materiales y Métodos: se relevaron al azar 151 alimentos comerciales en supermercados, dietéticas y páginas web de empresas (agosto-octubre de 2022). Los productos relevados fueron: farináceos (PF), bebidas vegetales (BV), análogos de cárnicos (AC), análogos de quesos (AQ) y otros. Los atributos buscados fueron veganos/vegetarianos (VV), natural/artesanal (NA), ausencia de aditivos (AA), ausencia de lactosa (ALA), ausencia de alérgenos (AAE). Resultados: el atributo VV se observó en el 68% de los productos relevados y prevaleció en los AC, PF y BV. El atributo NA se observó en 23% de los alimentos, principalmente en AC y PF. Para AA, que se presentó en 75% de los alimentos, los PF se destacaron. Los atributos ALA y AAE aparecieron en el 17% de los alimentos. Las BV fueron la categoría que más presentó el atributo ALA. En ellas se observó una alta prevalencia de AA y ALA. En los AC, el atributo que se destacó fue VV (92%). Dentro de PF, la mayor prevalencia fue del atributo AA (96%), seguido por VV (57%). En el grupo AQ, prevaleció el atributo VV (89%). Conclusiones: se observó una alta presencia de atributos en los rótulos, que en su mayoría carecen de una normativa nacional vigente que los avale. Ello se contrapone a la demanda del mercado actual y a consumidores más exigentes

Introduction: recently, there has been a trend towards healthy lifestyles and eating habits; therefore, there is an increase in products oriented for this purpose. Among these products we can find foods for vegans/vegetarians, "natural" foods, those that emphasize the absence of additives or "allergenic" type ingredients. These packaged products usually have legends and/or logos that characterize them. The objective was to carry out a survey of logos, seals and phrases in labels of commercial foods and analyze the information found according to current legislation in Argentina. Materials and Methods: 151 commercial foods were randomly surveyed in supermarkets, dietetics and company websites (August-October 2022). The surveyed products were: farinaceous (FP), vegetable drinks (VD), meat analogues (MA). , cheese analogues (CA) and others. The attributes sought were vegan/vegetarian (VV), natural/artisanal (NA), absence of additives (AA), absence of lactose (ALA), absence of allergens (AAE). Results: the VV attribute was observed in 68% of surveyed products and prevailed in MA, FP and VD. The NA attribute was observed in 23% of the foods, mainly in MA and PF. For AA, which was present in 75% of the food products analyzed, the FPs stood out. In the case of ALA and AAE attributes, they appeared in 17% of the foods. VD was the category that presented the ALA attribute in the highest percentage. A high prevalence of AA and ALA was observed in them. In the MA, the attribute that stood out was VV (92%). Within FP, the highest prevalence was of the AA attribute (96%), followed by VV (57%). In the CA group, the VV attribute prevailed (89%). Conclusions: a large presence of attributes was observed in the labels, which mostly lack current national regulations that endorse them. This contrasts with the demands of the current market and with demanding consumers

Strategic and contested use of food laws to ban smokeless tobacco products in India: a qualitative analysis of litigation.

OBJECTIVE: To understand how food laws are used, contested and interpreted to ban certain forms of chewing tobacco in India. METHODS: A qualitative study analysing all the tobacco-related litigation under the food laws in India. We used an inductive thematic analysis of the litigation contents. RESULTS: The tobacco industry systematically deployed litigation to (1) challenge the categorisation of smokeless tobacco products as food, and hence, questioned the use of food laws for regulating these products; (2) challenge the regulatory power of the state government in banning tobacco products via the food laws; and (3) challenge the applicability of the general food laws that enabled stricter regulations beyond what is prescribed under the tobacco-specific law. CONCLUSION: Despite facing several legal challenges from the tobacco industry, Indian states optimised food laws to enable stricter regulations on smokeless tobacco products than were feasible through use of a tobacco-specific law.

Análisis del marco legal sobre complementos alimenticios para la menopausia en farmacias comunitarias españolas / Analysis of the legal framework on food supplements for menopause in Spanish community pharmacies

Objetivo: Realizar un análisis sobre el marco legal de los complementos alimenticios prescritos e indicados para la sintomatología de la menopausia, verificando si de acuerdo con los efectos sobre la salud que producen deben ser considerados como complementos alimenticios o bien en otras categorías recogidas en el ordenamiento jurídico español. Método: Se realiza una revisión de los marcos jurídicos aplicables a los complementos alimenticios utilizados en España y Europa, recogiendo aquellos aspectos que resulten aplicables o relevantes para los utilizados durante la menopausia, y la relación que guarden con conceptos jurídicos como la definición de medicamento de uso humano, medicamento a base de plantas medicinales o los denominados «productos frontera». Resultados: Existe una gran cantidad de productos que pueden ser considerados «productos frontera» y pueden encajar en categorías de productos diferentes, ya que algunas de las plantas en su formulación también se encuentran autorizadas para su uso como medicamentos industriales o medicamentos de plantas medicinales tradicionales. Conclusiones: Existen complementos alimenticios para la menopausia que suscitan dudas razonables sobre su inclusión en otras categorías legales, tanto como medicamentos de uso humano o como medicamentos a base de plantas, por lo que el legislador necesitaría habilitar mecanismos más agiles y revisiones más frecuentes de las nuevas certezas que la ciencia encuentre, y que pueda cambiar la consideración de estos productos. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the legal framework for the marketing of specific food supplements prescribed and indicated for menopause symptoms, so that it is verified if according to the effects on health that they produce, should be considered in the category of food supplements, or in others included in our legal system. Method: An exhaustive review of the legal frameworks applicable to food supplements used both in Spain and in Europe, collecting those aspects that are related to legal concepts such as the definition of medicine for human use, medicine based on medicinal plants, or the so-called “frontier products”. Results: There is a large number of products that can be called “frontier products”, they can fit into different product categories, they can fit into different product categories, since some of the plants in their formulation are also authorized for use as industrial medicines or medicines based on traditional medicinal plants. Conclusions: There are currently specific food supplements for menopause that raise reasonable doubts about their inclusion in other legal categories, both as medicines for human use, or as herbal medicines, so the legislator would need to enable more agile mechanisms and more frequent reviews of the new certainties that science finds, and that can change the status of these products. (AU)

Calidad de productos alimentarios anunciados por televisión antes y después del plan para mejorar su composición, 2017-2020 / Quality of food products announced on television before and after the plan to improve their composition, 2017–2020

Objetivo: Comparar la calidad nutricional de los alimentos y bebidas anunciados por televisión en España antes y después del plan para mejorar su composición. Método: Se grabaron las emisiones por televisión digital terrestre (TDT) en horario infantil de los canales más populares. Se registraron los productos anunciados en los cortes comerciales y su composición nutricional. Se comparó su distribución de frecuencias por categorías alimentarias y su adherencia al perfil nutricional de la Organización Mundial de la Salud en 2017 y 2020. Resultados: En 256 horas de emisión se identificaron 173 productos (78 en 2017 y 95 en 2020). Los más anunciados fueron los chocolates (26,9% en 2017 y 22,1% en 2020). El 76,3% de los productos anunciados eran no saludables (76,9% en 2017 y 75,8% en 2020; p = 0,86). Conclusiones: El perfil nutricional de los productos anunciados por televisión, mayoritariamente no saludables, no cambió tras la implantación del plan para mejorar su composición. Es preciso regular la publicidad alimentaria para proteger a los niños. (AU)

Objective: To compare the nutritional quality of the foods and beverages advertised on television in Spain, before and after the plan to improve their composition. Method: DTT broadcasts of the more popular channels were recorded in children's hours. Every advertised products in commercial breaks were registered and their nutritional data collected. We compared the distribution of frequencies by food categories and their adherence to the nutritional standards of the World Health Organization in 2017 and 2020. Results: In 256 h of broadcasting we identified 173 products (78 in 2017 and 95 in 2020). The most advertised products were chocolates (26.9% in 2017 and 22.1% in 2020). 76.3% of the products advertised were unhealthy (76.9% in 2017 vs. 75.8% in 2020; p = 0.86). Conclusions: The nutritional profile of the foods and drinks advertised on television, mostly unhealthy, did not change after the implementation of the plan to improve their composition. A regulation is needed to protect children from food advertising. (AU)

Challenges for building healthy food environment in an agricultural municipality in southern Brazil / Os desafios para a construção de ambientes alimentares saudáveis em um município agrícola no Sul do Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this paper is to review the challenges for the development of healthier food environments in Palmeira da Missões, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods A qualitative approach was carried out with 29 participants. Data were produced through semi-structured interviews and the content was assessed by thematic categories. Results Three main difficulties were identified for the fostering of healthier food environments in the municipality: the disconnection between consumption and food production; the fragility in the food safety regulations and finally, the disconnection between public policies and local actions for food production. Conclusion The results allow to conclude that there are weaknesses concerning the food environments in Palmeira das Missões, which imply challenges for the fostering of healthy eating and, at the same time, a need for more effective articulation and local action.

RESUMO Objetivo Este trabalho analisou os desafios para a construção de ambientes alimentares mais saudáveis em Palmeira da Missões, no Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos Foi realizada uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, que contou com a participação de 29 interlocutores. Os dados foram produzidos por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas as quais foram analisadas através da avaliação análise de conteúdo por categorias temáticas. Resultados Foram identificadas três principais dificuldades para a promoção de ambientes alimentares mais saudáveis no município: a desconexão entre consumo e produção de alimentos; a fragilidade na legislação higiênico-sanitária dos alimentos; e por último, a desarticulação entre políticas públicas e ações locais para a produção de alimentos. Conclusão Os resultados permitem concluir que há fragilidades em relação aos ambientes alimentares em Palmeira das Missões, os quais implicam desafios para a promoção da alimentação saudável e, ao mesmo tempo, necessidade de articulação e atuação local mais efetiva.

La figura de la nodriza y su implicación en el parentesco de leche para la cultura islámica: marco socio-cultural y jurídico / A figura da ama de leite e a sua implicação no parentesco leiteiro na cultura islâmica: um quadro sociocultural e jurídicoaber, Poder y Practica / The figure of the wet-nurse and its implication in milk kinship in Islamic culture: socio-cultural and legal framework

Introduction: Breastfeeding throughout time has regulated the way of establishing relationships, crossing social and religious boundaries. The legal-religious and medical regulation ofAndalusian breastfeeding is a subject that has been little explored, although it continues to this dayin Islamic societies. Objectives: 1) To determine the legal-religious repercussion of breastfeeding inthe 10th-15th centuries and its implications for Muslim society today; 2) To examine the differentfunctions of the Andalusian wet nurse; 3) To establish the social valuation of the wet nurse throughher professionalization. Methodology: Historical-narrative review. Databases and primary sourceswere consulted. Documentary selection followed inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Frombirth, sacred texts regulate the rights of mother, father, wet nurse and newborn. Kinships are legislated that will regulate for life the wet-nurse and the infant; the kinship of milk is equated to that of consanguinity. The wet nurse also assumed the functions of upbringing and education. This figureplayed a decisive role in ensuring the survival of the infant, which is why it became an occupationwith great socio-health repercussions. Conclusion: There are practical variables of maternal and infant care that must be taken into account in order to provide culturally competent care. (AU)

Introducción: La lactancia materna a lo largo del tiempo ha reglado el modo de establecerrelaciones, traspasando fronteras sociales y religiosas. La regulación jurídico-religiosa y médica dela lactancia andalusí, es un tema poco explorado a pesar de que actualmente continua en las sociedades islámicas. Objetivos: 1) Determinar la repercusión jurídico-religiosa de la lactancia en los siglos X-XV y su implicación para la sociedad musulmana actual; 2) Examinar las diferentes funcionesde la nodriza andalusí; 3) Establecer la valoración social de la nodriza a través de su profesionalización. Metodología: Revisión histórica-narrativa. Se consultaron bases de datos y fuentes primarias.La selección documental siguió criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Resultados: Desde el nacimiento,los textos sagrados regulan los derechos de madre, padre, nodriza y recién nacido. Se legislan parentescos que regularán de por vida a nodriza y lactante; el parentesco de leche se equipara al deconsanguinidad. La nodriza asumió además funciones de crianza y educación. Tuvo un papel decisivo para asegurar la supervivencia del lactante, por lo que llegó a ser un oficio con gran repercusiónsocio-sanitaria. Conclusión: Existen variables prácticas del cuidado materno-infantil. Se han de teneren cuenta para cuidar desde un marco de competencia cultural integrador. (AU)

Introdução: A amamentação ao longo do tempo regulamentou a forma de estabelecer relações, atravessando fronteiras sociais e religiosas. A regulamentação jurídico-religiosa e médica daamamentação andaluza é um assunto pouco explorado, embora continue até hoje nas sociedadesislâmicas. Objetivos: 1) Determinar a repercussão legal-religiosa da amamentação nos séculos X-XVe as suas implicações para a sociedade muçulmana de hoje; 2) Examinar as diferentes funções daama de leite andaluza; 3) Estabelecer a valorização social da ama de leite através da sua profissionalização. Metodologia: Revisão histórico-narrativa. Foram consultadas bases de dados e fontes primárias. A seleção documental seguiu critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Resultados: Desde o nascimento, os textos sagrados regulam os direitos da mãe, do pai, da ama de leite e do recém-nascido.A legislação regula as amas de leite e a criança considerando-as parentes para toda a vida; o parentesco do leite é equiparado ao da consanguinidade. A ama de leite também assumiu as funções decriação e educação. Esta figura desempenhou um papel decisivo na garantia da sobrevivência dacriança, razão pela qual se tornou uma ocupação com grandes repercussões sócio-sanitárias. Conclusão: Existem variáveis práticas de cuidados maternais e infantis que devem ser tidas em conta afim de proporcionar cuidados culturalmente competentes. (AU)

Science and claims of the arena of food bioactives: comparison of drugs, nutrients, supplements, and nutraceuticals.

The scientific community and lay press are participating in a heated debate over the usefulness of food bioactives when used as dietary supplements. This debate often ignores hard scientific evidence and the outcomes of proper research in either direction. Some propose that health claims should be awarded based on classic pharmacological parameters of efficacy and safety. Others suggest that a botanical history of their safe use and basic biological evidence in support of their effects should suffice to allow their marketing. The current regulatory impasse does not help solve this conundrum. It is time for scientists, regulators, and legislators to open an epistemological debate on the appropriateness of using classic pharmacological methods for substances that do not share the usual drug profiles and which are, consequently, difficult to study in humans.

Idas y venidas del diseño de la política de alimentación saludable en el Perú: análisis comparativo de sus documentos regulatorios / The comings and goings of the design of the healthy eating policy in Peru: a comparative analysis of its regulatory documents

La venta de productos ultraprocesados y el sobrepeso y la obesidad han aumentado en América Latina en los últimos años. En el Perú, se aprobó la Ley N° 30021 en busca de reducir el sobrepeso y la obesidad en niños y adolescentes, sin embargo, el desarrollo de esta Ley se caracterizó por tener continuas modificaciones en los diversos documentos elaborados. El propósito de este artículo es identificar cambios esenciales en los documentos elaborados por el Gobierno y el Congreso en el marco de la Ley N° 30021, específicamente en los temas de regulación de la publicidad de alimentos y bebidas no alcohólicas, advertencias publicitarias y parámetros técnicos de nutrientes críticos. Los cambios identificados en los diferentes documentos muestran el dinamismo en el desarrollo de esta política donde la falta de evidencia científica oportuna, la oposición de la industria alimentaria y la falta de consenso político fueron los principales motivos.

The sale of ultra-processed products has increased in Latin America in recent years, as well as the prevalence of overweight and obesity. In Peru, Law No. 30021 passed in an attempt to reduce overweight and obesity in children and adolescents; however, the development of this law was characterized by constant modifications to the documents prepared in this regard. This article aims to identify essential modifications in the documents elaborated by the Government and the Congress within the timeframe of Law No. 30021, particularly those regarding the regulation of food and non-alcoholic beverage advertising, advertising warnings and technical parameters of critical nutrients. The lack of timely scientific evidence, the opposition by the food industry and the lack of political consensus were the main reasons for the detected modifications, which shows the dynamism during the development of this policy.

Evaluating progress and addressing actions to eliminate industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the Americas

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To evaluate the progress toward the 2023 target for the elimination of industrially produced trans- fatty acids (IP-TFA) in the Region of the Americas and to highlight the achievements of the four strategic lines of action from the Plan of Action for the Elimination of IP-TFA 2020-2025. Methods. A survey based on the World Health Organization (WHO) REPLACE package was used to collect data. The REPLACE package outlines six strategic action areas (Review, Promote, Legislate, Assess, Create, Enforce) to support the prompt, complete, and sustained elimination of IP-TFA from the food supply. Informa- tion was cross-checked and updated until December 2021. Results. Thirty countries in the Region responded to the survey between November 2019 and July 2020, an 85.7% response rate. As of December 2021, 21 additional indicators of the Regional Plan of Action were met, out of which, four consisted of new enactments of PAHO/WHO best practice policies for the elimination of IP-TFA by countries since baseline data was collected in 2018. This has resulted in a 63.0% increase in the proportion of the population in the Americas protected from consuming IP-TFA in 2021, compared to the baseline in 2018. Conclusion. Despite results showing progress in the Region, actions are needed to strengthen country capac- ity building and strategies to eliminate IP-TFA and fully achieve the 2023 goal.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Evaluar el progreso hacia el logro de la meta prevista para el 2023 para la eliminación de los áci- dos grasos trans de producción industrial (AGT-PI) en la Región de las Américas y destacar los logros en las cuatro líneas estratégicas de acción del Plan de acción para la eliminación de los ácidos grasos trans de producción industrial 2020-2025. Métodos. Para recopilar datos se empleó una encuesta basada en el conjunto de medidas REPLACE de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). En el conjunto de medidas REPLACE se describen seis áreas de acción estratégica (revisar, promover, legislar, analizar, concientizar, exigir el cumplimiento) para apoyar la eliminación rápida, completa y sostenida de los AGT-PI del suministro de alimentos. Se verificó y se actualizó la información hasta diciembre del 2021. Resultados. Treinta países de la Región respondieron a la encuesta entre noviembre del 2019 y julio del 2020, una tasa de respuesta del 85,7%. Para diciembre del 2021, se habían cumplido 21 indicadores adicionales del plan de acción regional, cuatro de los cuales consistieron en políticas nuevas relativas a mejores prácti- cas de la OPS/OMS para la eliminación de los AGT-PI promulgadas por los países desde que se recopilaron los datos de las líneas de base en el año 2018. Esto implica un aumento del 63,0% de la proporción de la población de la Región protegida del consumo de AGT-PI en el 2021, en comparación con la línea de base del 2018. Conclusiones. A pesar de que los resultados muestran progreso en la Región, se necesitan medidas para fortalecer la capacidad y las estrategias de los países a fin de eliminar los AGT-PI y lograr plenamente el obje- tivo para el 2023.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Avaliar o progresso rumo à meta de 2023 para a eliminação dos ácidos graxos trans de produção industrial (AGT-PI) na Região das Américas e destacar as conquistas já obtidas nas quatro linhas estratégicas de ação do Plano de Ação para Eliminar os AGT-PI 2020-2025. Métodos. Um levantamento com base no pacote REPLACE da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) foi usado para coletar dados. O pacote REPLACE delineia seis áreas estratégicas de ação (Revisar, Promover, Legislar, Avaliar, Conscientizar, Estimular) para apoiar a eliminação rápida, completa e sustentada dos AGT-PI da cadeia produtiva de alimentos. As informações foram cruzadas e atualizadas até dezembro de 2021. Resultados. Trinta países da Região responderam à pesquisa entre novembro de 2019 e julho de 2020, o que corresponde a uma taxa de resposta de 85,7%. Até dezembro de 2021, 21 indicadores adicionais do Plano de Ação Regional haviam sido atingidos, quatro dos quais consistiam em novas promulgações de políticas consideradas boas práticas pela OPAS/OMS para a eliminação de AGT-PI pelos países em relação à linha de base de 2018. Isso resultou em um aumento de 63,0% na proporção da população nas Américas protegida do consumo de AGT-PI em 2021, em comparação com a linha de base de 2018. Conclusão. Apesar dos resultados demonstrarem progresso na Região, são necessárias ações para for- talecer a capacitação dos países e as estratégias para eliminar os AGT-PI e alcançar plenamente a meta para 2023.

Food Trade for Specific Health Use FOSHU through Patents in LATAM: Relevant Aspects in International Law / Comercio de Alimentos para Uso Específico de Salud FOSHU a través de Patentes en LATAM: Aspectos Relevantes en el Derecho Internacional

Introduction: This article addresses the legal regulations for Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) in the main trade associations of Latin America (LATAM), based on the Codex Alimentarius system. Objective: The objective is to determine regulatory progress in the trade of FOSHU products. Material and methods: This study includes a review of the literature emanating from the databases from 2018 to 2022, according to the framework of three general food marketing regulations: food safety claims; inspection regulations, and food manufacturing and labeling. Results: The results reveal the absence of a specific legislation for FOSHU foods, as these are only mentioned in the area of nutrition. Conclusions: The legal framework in the trade of these products is based on jus cogens. Registration of industrial patents in the main member countries of LATAM trade associations can be facilitated through the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)(AU)

Introducción: El artículo aborda las regulaciones jurídicas en Alimentos para Uso Específico de Salud "FOSHU" en las principales asociaciones comerciales de América Latina (LATAM), basados en el sistema Codex Alimentarius. Objetivo: Determinar el avance regulatorio en la comercialización de productos FOSHU. Materiales y métodos: Se revisa la literatura emanada de las bases de datos desde el año 2018 al 2022, según el marco de tres regulaciones generales de comercialización de alimentos: las declaraciones de seguridad alimentaria; las regulaciones de inspecciones, las de manufacturas de alimentos y etiquetado. Resultados: Los resultados revelaron la ausencia de una legislación específica para alimentos FOSHU, siendo solo mencionados en el área de la nutrición. Conclusiones: El revestimiento jurídico en la comercialización de estos productos; se cimienta en el ius cogens. Las inscripciones de patentes industriales en los principales países miembros de las asociaciones comerciales en LATAM pueden facilitarse por la vía del Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)(AU)

Review: Bioavailability of trace elements in farm animals: definition and practical considerations for improved assessment of efficacy and safety.

Currently, the authorisation procedure of trace elements as feed additives in the European Union according to Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 does not consider the bioavailability of trace element sources. This manuscript provides framework conditions for in vivo experiments that aim to estimate differences in the relative bioavailability between supplements of essential trace elements. Framework conditions encompass necessary technical information on the test substance, the experimental design and diet composition as well as the suitability of status parameters that allow for relative comparisons of regression variables. This manuscript evolves recommendations for researchers to conduct solid and reliable experiments on the matter as well as decision makers to interpret the value of studies submitted with authorisation applications regarding a certain trace element supplement.

[Bioactive compounds from plants. Development of new or novel food]. / Compuestos bioactivos de origen vegetal: desarrollo de nuevos alimentos.

Introduction: Introduction: substances with physiological effect or bioactive compounds are having a fundamental consideration in the diets of the populations during the last years, especially those that consume high content from plant foods that provide them. Methods: collect the latest scientific data on bioactive compounds from plant origin and develop legislation regulating the nutritional information of foods and beverages, as well as the health claims and reduction of disease risk claims. The approval of novel foods too. Results: there is scientific evidence on the effect of bioactive compounds, and this has meant their incorporation into dietary quality indices, such as the food compass. As well as the approval of 26 health claims and 2 reduction of disease risk claims in the European Union. Several ingredients or foods classified as novel foods have also been approved within European Union food law. Conclusions: bioactive compounds have more and more scientific evidence to be recommended directly or through the foods and beverages that contain them in dietary guidelines and must be considered as other nutrients and incorporated into the nutritional information even if they do not have caloric intake.

Introducción: Introducción: los compuestos bioactivos (sustancias con efecto fisiológico) están teniendo en los últimos años una gran consideración en las dietas de las poblaciones, sobre todo en aquellas que consumen un alto contenido de alimentos vegetales que las aportan. Métodos: recoger los últimos datos científicos sobre compuestos bioactivos de origen vegetal y recopilar la legislación que regula la información nutricional de los alimentos y de las bebidas, así como de las propiedades saludables y de prevención de riesgo de enfermedad y de la aprobación de nuevos alimentos. Resultados: existe evidencia científica sobre el efecto de los compuestos bioactivos, lo que ha supuesto su incorporación en índices de calidad de la dieta (como la brújula alimentaria), así como la aprobación de 26 declaraciones de propiedades saludables y 2 de prevención de riesgo de enfermedad en la Unión Europea. También se han aprobado varios ingredientes o alimentos catalogados como nuevos alimentos dentro de la legislación alimentaria de la Unión Europea. Conclusiones: los compuestos bioactivos tienen cada vez más evidencia científica para estar recomendados, directamente o a través de los alimentos y de las bebidas que los contienen, en las guías alimentarias y deberían considerarse como otros nutrientes e incorporarse a la información nutricional, aunque no tengan aporte calórico.

Regional Codex Guidelines and Their Potential To Impact Food Safety in Traditional Food Markets.

ABSTRACT: Traditional food markets frequently have inadequate infrastructure, limited access to potable water, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate storage facilities, making them especially risky places for the growth and spread of foodborne pathogens. Traditional markets also often lack effective government oversight. Government programs are important for providing a foundation to manage food safety by setting and enforcing minimum food safety and quality standards and by establishing uniform standards for the conduct of food businesses. Four regional guidelines developed by the Codex Alimentarius to improve the safety of street-vended food were examined for their application to traditional food markets. These guidelines provide important standards that can be used to improve food safety in traditional food markets in many countries, including advice to governments and market authorities in the areas of policy and regulation, infrastructure, food handling, vendor health and hygiene, and training and education. The guidelines can be supplemented with additional material from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. However, given the gaps identified in the individual regional guidelines, a uniform international standard is needed for national, regional, and local governments to use when managing food safety in traditional markets.

Assessment of the Impact of Scientific Reports Published by EFSA and GIS on Functional Foods Newly Placed on the Market in Poland.

Dietary supplements are health-promoting products. The legal categorization of dietary supplements as foods does not raise concerns, but a general understanding of how they work in the human body seems to deviate from the official definition. Thus, it is necessary to establish effective methods of market control related to dietary supplements. This research aims at assessing the impact of recommendations by various food safety authorities on ingredients used in newly registered products. It probes how the proportions of utilized product ingredients were modified after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and Chief Sanitary Inspector in Poland (GIS) published their recommendations. Research data on the composition of products comes from the Polish national register of dietary supplements and covers the period from 2012 to 28 November 2021. Note that 103,102 products were analysed for the presence of thirty-seven ingredients, and the joinpoint regression method was applied to assess changing trends related to the use of ingredients. As our research points out, most often, changes in the trend appeared in product ingredients for which the European Food Safety Authority and Chief Sanitary Inspector in Poland issued the recommendation of having the safest level of consumption. However, these changes seem to emerge randomly and should not be unquestionably considered as the result of the published recommendations.