Colombia has seen a rise in the smuggling of Dijon mustard, as new health laws intended to improve the nation’s diets have led to the disappearance of certain high-sodium products from market shelves, including the French delicacy. Inspired by a push by the Pan American Health Organization to address high rates of cardiovascular disease in the region, the government has imposed limits on high-sodium products, with mustard required to have less than 817 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams. With even stricter regulations to come, mustard producers are unwilling to modify their products to fit a single country’s standards. As a result, mustard has become scarce and pricey, with Colombians and expatriates resorting to homemade and smuggled alternatives. This has left lovers of Dijon mustard outraged and sparked fears of condiment smuggling rings emerging. While the intention of the new policy has been praised, some have criticized the inclusion of certain products and called for a review of the standards.
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