## [Chile Updates Dairy Labelling Rules Under Decree No. 45, Mandating Origin Disclosure and Flag Indication](/consumer-industry-news/chile-updates-dairy-labelling-rules-under-decree-no-45-mandating-origin-disclosure-and-flag-indication) April 6, 2026 On April 6, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Chile issued Decree No. 45, introducing updated definitions and labelling requirements for dairy products. The decree will enter into force on November 6, 2027. The regulation strengthens transparency requirements by mandating clearer identification of milk origin and processing information on product labels. It applies to both domestic and imported dairy products. Key Provisions 1\. Product identification and origin labelling The product name must appear on the principal display panel and accurately describe the nature of the food, alongside the trademark or brand. Both domestic and imported products must indicate the country of origin. Where milk is sourced from multiple countries, the label must list: The name of each country, and The corresponding national flag For imported products, importers are required to obtain origin information from: a)Manufacturers b)Certification bodies c)Competent authorities 2\. Mandatory flag and processing information The national flag of the milk collection country must: Be displayed in colour Not exceed 1.5 cm 1.0 cm Be accompanied by the country name below the flag For liquid milk and milk powder, labels must also specify the processing or heat treatment method, such as: Pasteurization Ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing Other sterilization techniques 3\. Specific requirements for cheese products If cheese is produced using: Milk powder, or Recombined/reconstituted milk, the label must clearly state:Produced using reconstituted milk or Produced using recombined milk 4\. Updated definitions The decree introduces or clarifies definitions for: Milk Raw milk Natural milk Reconstituted milk Recombined milk Related dairy product categories Source Consumer News Region - [Americas](/consumer-news-region/americas) - [Chile](/consumer-news-region/chile) Consumer News Tags Chile, Ministry of health, Dairy products, Labelling requirements.