Peru: Questions on the prohibition of the use of stickers to attach warnings on food labeling

In brief

The deadline that allows the use of adhesives or stickers to attach octagonal advertising warnings on imported processed foods and non-alcoholic beverages (imported foods) in accordance with the healthy eating framework was on 31 December 2022.

In the absence of a new extension allowing the use of stickers to date, a number of questions arise, which are addressed below:

Estudio Echecopar has been representing several companies and unions against this regime that is clearly contrary to trade and national and international standards on the matter.

If you require advice on the subject, you can contact us.

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_{¹ The tax unit for 2023 is PEN 4,950.}

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