MERCOSUR Publishes Three Food-Contact Related Resolutions
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The Grupo Mercado Común (GMC) of MERCOSUR (Mercado Común Del Sur or the “Common Market of the South”) recently published three resolutions that modify existing resolutions related to food-contact materials. The new resolutions (available in Spanish and Portuguese at: https://www.mercosur.int/documentos-y-normativa/normativa/ by selecting the “resoluciones” tab, and then “2021”) are listed below.
1. GMC Res. No. 19/21, “Modification of GMC Resolution No. 02/12 MERCSOUR Technical Regulation on the Positive List of Monomers, Other Starting Substances, and Polymers Authorized for the Manufacture of Plastic Food Contact Packaging and Equipment,” modifies GMC Res. No. 02/12. It establishes a 360-day period for compliance with the requirements of the resolution and must be incorporated into national legislation by MERCOSUR Member States by April 11, 2022.
2. GMC Res. No. 20/21, “Modification of GMC Resolution No. 56/92 General Provisions for plastic containers and equipment in contact with food,” modifies GMC Res. No. 56/92. It also establishes a 360-day period for compliance with the requirements of the resolution and must be incorporated into national legislation by MERCOSUR Member States by April 11, 2022.
3. GMC Res. No. 21/21, “Modification of GMC Resolution No. 40/15 Technical Regulation on Cellulosic Materials, Containers, and Equipment intended to be in contact with food,” modifies GMC Res. No. 40/15. This resolution does not include a compliance deadline. It must be incorporated into national legislation by MERCOSUR Member States.