Resolution No. 359, dated December 23, 2003, published in the Official Gazette on December 26, 2003. The Collegiate Board of the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) adopted this resolution to improve sanitary control measures in the food sector, ensuring consumer protection and aligning national legislation with harmonized instruments in Mercosul regarding food labeling. It also aims to establish standard portion sizes for packaged foods for nutritional labeling purposes. The resolution approves a Technical Regulation on Portion Sizes for Packaged Foods for Nutritional Labeling, setting out definitions, measurement standards, and application criteria for nutritional labeling. It mandates that companies comply with the regulation by July 31, 2006, and non-compliance is subject to sanitary violations. The regulation applies to all packaged foods, regardless of origin, intended for direct consumer use. It defines "portion" as the average amount of food consumed by healthy individuals over 36 months, and establishes standard measurements for common kitchen utensils. It also outlines methodologies for determining portion sizes based on daily caloric intake and food group classifications. The regulation provides guidelines for applying portion sizes in labeling, including tolerance levels for individual packaging, pre-prepared foods, concentrated products, and foods with separate phases or inedible parts. It also addresses foods in different units or combinations, ensuring accurate nutritional information for consumers.Resolution No. 359, dated December 23, 2003, published in the Official Gazette on December 26, 2003. The Collegiate Board of the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) adopted this resolution to improve sanitary control measures in the food sector, ensuring consumer protection and aligning national legislation with harmonized instruments in Mercosul regarding food labeling. It also aims to establish standard portion sizes for packaged foods for nutritional labeling purposes. The resolution approves a Technical Regulation on Portion Sizes for Packaged Foods for Nutritional Labeling, setting out definitions, measurement standards, and application criteria for nutritional labeling. It mandates that companies comply with the regulation by July 31, 2006, and non-compliance is subject to sanitary violations. The regulation applies to all packaged foods, regardless of origin, intended for direct consumer use. It defines "portion" as the average amount of food consumed by healthy individuals over 36 months, and establishes standard measurements for common kitchen utensils. It also outlines methodologies for determining portion sizes based on daily caloric intake and food group classifications. The regulation provides guidelines for applying portion sizes in labeling, including tolerance levels for individual packaging, pre-prepared foods, concentrated products, and foods with separate phases or inedible parts. It also addresses foods in different units or combinations, ensuring accurate nutritional information for consumers.