On 22 November 2022, the Argentine Secretariat for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Secretariat for Quality of Health issued joint resolution 9/2022, amending the Argentine Codex Alimentarius. Main Contents:

(1) β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) and β-alanine (β-ALA), allowed to be used as dietary supplements;

(2) β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) as a dietary supplement should not exceed 3g daily intake. Use β-alanine as a dietary supplement to a maximum of 2g daily, or not more than 300mg per dose or unit.

The revision will take effect as of the date of publication.