Avaliação da conformidade da rotulagem de fórmulas infantis de seguimentos para crianças de primeira infância

Abstract

Labeling is any information entered or expressed in general on food packaging, and this important information to choose the product by consumers. This study aimed to analyze the compliance of the labeling of infant formula of follow-up for young children sold in the city of Natal / RN. The study was conducted in 2016, to which were analyzed 12 labels of infant formula, eight infant formulas follow-up for young children and four dairy compounds with vegetable oils. It was noted that 100% of the labels had two or more non-conformities with the laws in force in Brazil. Among the categories of analyzed information, the general information showed 87% compliance, nutritional information 43% of conforming items and specific information 50% compliant. The labeling of infant formulas presented numerous irregularities, especially the lack of the phrase "liquid content" on the packaging. These irregularities can be considered a problem when choosing the product by the consumer.