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Peru updates technical standards on food additives and fruits

Peru

Jun 18, 2024

On the 10th of June, 2024, the Peruvian National Institute of Quality (INACAL) approved a series of updates to the technical standards related to food additives and fruits.

The updated technical standards are the following:

  • TP 011.206:2024 FOOD ADDITIVES. Cochineal. Test method for the determination of ash. 2nd Edition. Replaces NTP 011.206:1988 (revised in 2021).
  • NTP 209.256:2024 FOOD ADDITIVES. Achiote and its derivatives. Determination of bixin and norbixin. 2nd Edition. Replaces NTP 209.256:1991 (revised in 2021).
  • NTP 011.004:2024 FRESH FRUITS. Pears. Requirements. 3rd Edition. Supersedes NTP 011.004:2014 (revised 2019).
  • NTP 011.013:2024 FRESH FRUITS. Pineapples. Requirements. 2nd Edition. Supersedes NTP 011.013:1973 (revised 2019).
  • NTP-CODEX CXS 76:2024 STANDARD FOR QUICK FROZEN BLUEBERRIES. 2nd Edition. Supersedes NTP-CODEX STAN 76:2018.

For further information (in Spanish), click on the Link

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