## [Panama Enacts Law Mandating Origin Labelling for Food Products](/consumer-industry-news/panama-enacts-law-mandating-origin-labelling-for-food-products) July 7, 2026 Panama has enacted Law No. 543 of 7 July 2026, published in Official Gazette No. 30,562, introducing mandatory requirements for the identification of the origin of food products and the clear differentiation of original products, substitutes, and imitations sold in the country. The law aims to strengthen consumer protection by ensuring that consumers receive clear, accurate and timely information, enabling them to identify whether a food product is of domestic or imported origin and distinguish original products from substitutes or imitations. The new requirements will come into effect one year after the date of promulgation. Source Consumer News Tags Panama, Origin of food, Law No. 543.