SIECA is the technical and administrative unit that guides and coordinates the economic integration agenda, in which technical regulations are analyzed and resolved. Central American Technical Regulations, (RTCA in Spanish) have been issued and published for processed food products, and include:
a. General labeling,
b. Nutritional labeling,
c. Additives,
d. Sanitary licenses and Product registration,
e. Liquor labeling
f. Microbiological criteria
g. Fruit nectars
h. Dairy and Cheeses
The RTCAs apply to all Central American countries, though the extent of the implementation and interpretation may vary from country to country