Bill prohibiting the reconstitution of imported powdered milk advances in the Chamber of Deputies.

The Agriculture Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approved last Friday (10) Bill 5738/25, which prohibits, nationwide, the reconstitution of powdered milk and other derivatives of imported origin for human consumption. The measure is aimed at industries, dairies and any company operating in the national territory. The proposal by Deputy Zé Silva (União-MG) defines reconstitution as the process of adding water or another means to transform the powder into liquid milk or to use it in the manufacture of derivatives such as cheeses, yogurts, condensed milk and cream. The bill is being processed in conclusive character In the legislative house, it will still be analyzed by the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee. To become law, it needs to be approved by the deputies and senators and sanctioned by the President of the Republic. The measure seeks to nationalize an experience from Paraná, where a similar local law exists. reduced imports by approximately 50%. and helped to recover the prices paid to rural producers. Besides Paraná, Santa Catarina and Goiás They have also already banned the reconstitution of imported powdered milk. The text establishes that the Executive Branch will have a period of 180 days to regulate the future law, defining the procedures for inspection, control, and administrative sanctions.

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