nor used as a typical ingredient in food, and does not have any intrinsic nutritional value. The additive’s purpose in the product is to reach a state or characteristic that the food does not naturally possess (such as enhanced color, taste, or shelf life). Said additive could be included in the processing of the product or in the treatment of the packaging. Also, if there is something in the manner of transporting or storing the product that changes the chemical integrity of the product, it must be noted. This term does not refer to contaminants or substances added to maintain or improve the nutritional value of the products. The DR recognizes and accepts as safe the list from the CODEX and U.S. Standards approved food additives and natural aromas for imported foodstuff. If a new additive is to be added to the local additive list, DIGENOR at the corresponding technical committee has public forums, defines a preliminary standard, and develops a norm. DIGENOR, is engaged in the preparation of two new standards, NORDOM 622: Food Additives and Contaminants which refers to labeling food additives for free sale and, NORDOM 623: Food Additives and Contaminants on natural aromas. These refer to the general requirements and do not include the authorized nor restricted natural aromas used as food ingredients. Therefore tolerance levels for additives or aromas are included (Post has copies of both proposals and are available in Spanish).