Draft Resolution number 897, 17 August 2020

Regular notification 2020-08-27
G/SPS/N/BRA/1760

Description

This draft resolution proposes the revision of the Resolution - RDC number 105, 19 May 1999 - which establishes technical requirements for packages and plastic containers in contact with food; the Resolution - RDC number 56, 16 November 2012 - which establishes the positive list of monomers, starting substances, and polymers authorized in the manufacturing of packages and plastic containers in contact with food; and the Resolution - RDC number 88, 29 June 2016 - which establishes the materials, packages, and cellulosic materials destinated to enter in contact with food; in order to update the health requirements of material in contact with food. 

This Draft Resolution will be also notified to the TBT committee.

Keywords

Food safety; Packaging; Human health