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<p>With growing consumer demand for healthy, natural, and sustainable products, the organic food market has gained importance worldwide. In Brazil, however, limited information is available on the compliance of organic product labels with national legislation. This study aimed to evaluate the compliance of organic food labels sold in large-scale retail stores in Brazil and to compare them with standards from the United States and the European Union. A total of 197 labels were collected and analyzed according to Brazilian legislation (Law No. 10831/2003; Normative Instructions No. 19/2009 and 18/2014). Non-conformities were classified by severity: Grade 1 (minor with no safety impact), Grade 2 (moderate, causing consumer confusion and potential economic harm), and Grade 3 (severe, potentially requiring product recall). The results were also compared with the United States National Organic Program (NOP) and European Union (EU) Regulation 848/2018. Over half of the labels (55.8%) showed non-conformities with Brazilian legislation, some of which had the potential to mislead consumers. The most frequent issues were related to the incorrect use or absence of mandatory information, including the Brazilian SisOrg seal. When compared with US and EU standards, additional regulatory gaps were identified, particularly regarding clarity, enforcement, and alignment with international practices. These findings highlight the need to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of organic labeling in Brazil. Revising the legislation to address critical gaps and align it with international standards could enhance consumer protection and promote the sustainable development of the organic food sector.</p>

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An analysis of compliance of food labeling with Brazilian organic legislation in comparison to international standards

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    2025年10月22日

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  • Elis do Valle Ribeiro,
  • Juliano De Dea Lindner

摘要

With growing consumer demand for healthy, natural, and sustainable products, the organic food market has gained importance worldwide. In Brazil, however, limited information is available on the compliance of organic product labels with national legislation. This study aimed to evaluate the compliance of organic food labels sold in large-scale retail stores in Brazil and to compare them with standards from the United States and the European Union. A total of 197 labels were collected and analyzed according to Brazilian legislation (Law No. 10831/2003; Normative Instructions No. 19/2009 and 18/2014). Non-conformities were classified by severity: Grade 1 (minor with no safety impact), Grade 2 (moderate, causing consumer confusion and potential economic harm), and Grade 3 (severe, potentially requiring product recall). The results were also compared with the United States National Organic Program (NOP) and European Union (EU) Regulation 848/2018. Over half of the labels (55.8%) showed non-conformities with Brazilian legislation, some of which had the potential to mislead consumers. The most frequent issues were related to the incorrect use or absence of mandatory information, including the Brazilian SisOrg seal. When compared with US and EU standards, additional regulatory gaps were identified, particularly regarding clarity, enforcement, and alignment with international practices. These findings highlight the need to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of organic labeling in Brazil. Revising the legislation to address critical gaps and align it with international standards could enhance consumer protection and promote the sustainable development of the organic food sector.