Estudo da legislação vigente e construção de um modelo para registro de produto lácteo com alegações de propriedade funcional e, ou de saúde

Abstract

Current scientific evidences on the relationship among food-health-disease have aroused worldwide interest in eating habits and healthy lifestyles. In this context, food with claims of functional and, or health properties, are conquering the market with releases of technological innovations. However, the industry faces challenges and difficulties to register this category of products. This work aimed to study the legislation and to build a model for the registration of dairy products claiming functional and or health properties. All the steps for registering a yogurt claiming functional and or health properties were explained through a practical example, employing a company, product and fake labels. Through qualitative research documentary, it was performed studies were 3 laws, 2 decrees, 4 administrative rules, 14 resolutions, 4 regulatory Instructions, 1 technical information, 1 guide and 1 circular letter. With the analysis of the legislation, it was possible to show how the regulatory system is fragmented, the legislation is sprayed, there is a lack of specific information material as well as the need for qualified staff for the preparation of the registration processes. It is hoped that this study provides information to facilitate a better understanding by micro, small and medium enterprises regarding the process of registration of products with claims of functional or health properties.