The Grupo Mercado Común (GMC) of MERCOSUR (Mercado Común Del Sur or the “Common Market of the South”) approved GMC Res. 48/23, “Modification of GMC Resolution No. 46/06, MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on provisions for metal containers, coatings, utensils, lids and equipment in contact with food” on December 5, 2023. 

GMC Res. 48/23, previously known as Proposed draft resolution (P. Res.) No. 02/22 Rev. 1, includes the following amendments to GMC Res. 46/06:

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