Colombia: Colombia Approves the Use of Starch as Thickener and Stabilizer Agent for Cheese

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Colombia: Colombia Approves the Use of Starch as Thickener and Stabilizer Agent for Cheese
On March 5, 2025, Colombia's National Institute for the Surveillance of Food and Medicines (INVIMA) confirmed that starch is approved by the Colombian government as an additive for use as a thickener and stabilizer agent in fresh cheese. FAS Bogota reached out to INVIMA for this confirmation after receiving several reports of issues with shipments of U.S. cheese at Colombian ports that contained starch. In 2024, U.S. exports of cheese to Colombia reached over $35 million.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Western Hemisphere, Colombia
Dairy Products, Dairy Products

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