2. Labeling
The label of “high in” products shall contain information regarding added nutrients.
Decree N°13 is applicable to both solid and liquid foodstuff, distinguishing between them by way of measuring the proportions for their qualification as “high in”, in grams and milliliters, respectively.
3. Symbology
The manner in which to highlight the nutritional characteristics of the product will be through a warning sign shaped as an octagon, with a black background and white borders, with the words “ALTO EN” inside, followed by the name of the corresponding nutrient and, in the lower part of the sing, the text “Ministerio de Salud”. If the packaging is smaller than 30 cm² the warning shall be labeled in the bigger packages containing the smaller ones.
The warning signs shall be included on the main face of the product’s label. If the packaging has an area of more than 30 cm² and less than 60 cm², the warning sign may be included in a face different than the main one.
Decree N°13 suggests placing the warning signs on the upper right corner of the main face of the label. Foodstuff that shall include more than one warning sign must do so according to the layout options established in Decree N°13.
