Avaliação da conformidade dos rótulos de produtos alimentícios com a legislação

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Food labeling plays a fundamental role in guiding consumers' food choices, especially with regard to transparency about the nutritional composition of products. OBJECTIVES: This work aims to evaluate the compliance of the labels of certain food products with the requirements of RDC 429/2020 and IN 75/2020, which aim to ensure the clarity and adequacy of nutritional information. METHODOLOGY: The research was carried out through a cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study, with the analysis of labels of stuffed biscuits, instant noodles and powdered juice, collected in supermarkets in Goiânia and Inhumas, Goiás. The evaluation focused on nutritional compliance criteria , warning of critical ingredients, identification of allergens and readability of information. RESULTS: Most of the products analyzed were in compliance with nutritional warning requirements and critical ingredient alerts. However, significant problems were observed with allergen identification criteria and readability of information. CONCLUSION: The research revealed that although many products meet labeling requirements, especially nutritional warnings on sugars, fats and sodium, challenges remain regarding allergen identification and readability of information. Despite general compliance, these aspects need to be improved to ensure that labels adequately inform consumers.