The National Assembly analyzes mandatory nutritional labeling laws. The Subcommission on Labor, Health, and Social Development of the National Assembly has begun the technical study of two bill projects that seek to regulate nutritional labeling nationwide.
The day's agenda highlights the technical analysis of regulations that aim to transform the nutritional information available on products marketed in the national territory.
Starting at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommission on Labor, Health, and Social Development will meet in Hall B-2, located on the third floor of the New Building. The objective of this session is the study and in-depth analysis of two key legislative initiatives:
• Bill 402: A proposal that seeks to establish the mandatory nutritional labeling on all foods at the national level.
• Bill 445: Named the Frontal Warning Nutritional Labeling Law (EFAN), which aims to promote healthy decisions through clear warnings on product packaging.
Both legislative proposals aim to provide citizens with more efficient informational tools to combat diseases related to poor nutrition, allowing for the rapid identification of excess sugars, fats, and sodium in processed foods.
Activity in the Plenary Legislature
Following the commission work, the National Assembly has scheduled the start of the Ordinary Plenary Session at 3:00 p.m. In this instance, it is expected that lawmakers will follow up on the national agenda's topics and proceed with the corresponding debates on the laws in progress, maintaining the established legislative dynamic for the current period.
This day represents a significant step in the discussion of preventive health policies, where the National Assembly acts as the space for mediation between the population's health needs and the regulations of the commercial and food sectors.
