Front-of-pack nutrition labeling in Chile: How micro, small and medium-sized food enterprises respond
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Institute for Applied Economic Research ;
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This working paper examines the responses of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to the implementation of Law 20.606 in Chile, focusing on mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling (FOPNL). Using a descriptive case study approach, it analyses food processing companies to identify factors that foster or limit compliance, including internal capabilities, access to financial and technical support, market dynamics, consumer preferences, and product characteristics. The study highlights gaps in public support related to finance, technical services, product reformulation, food composition tables, and business development, and presents policy implications to strengthen institutional frameworks and improve the sustainability and competitiveness of MSMEs.