On 13 July, the National Food Commission (CONAL) opened a consultation period for a Draft Resolution proposing to include the use of seed, oil seed, flour and protein from industrial hemp in the Argentine Food Code (CAA).
Some highlight from the draft:
- Hemp seed (Cannabis Sativa L) would be listed as an edible seed.
- Hemp seed would be defined as "the healthy, clean and well-preserved seeds of the different varieties of the plant species Cannabis Sativa L. that do not express more than 1% of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), authorized by the competent authority. for food use".
- Hemp seed flour would be included in Article 1407. A definition and requirements on contaminants and labelling are proposed.
- Hemp seed oil would be part of Article 536. Definition, extraction method and physicochemical requirements are proposed.
Comments on the draft shall be sent until 12 August 2023.
Although, there is a proposal seeking to introduce foods containing cannabidiol (CBD) in CAA (food supplements, for example), this discussion is still on the table since the National Food Institute said that there is no conclusive evidence, then it needs to be further analysed.
If you are interested in exploring the opportunities and challenges for hemp products in the field of food and food supplements in Latin America, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Published: 18 July, 2023
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