Leaving UL Solutions website
Within UL Solutions we provide a broad portfolio of offerings to all the medical device industries. This includes certification, Approved/Notified Body and consultancy services. In order to protect and prevent any conflict of interest, perception of conflict of interest and protection of both our brand and our customers brand, we have processes in place to identify and manage any potential conflicts of interest and maintain impartiality. UL Solutions is unable to provide consultancy services to EU MDD, MDR or IVDD Notified Body, UKCA MD Approved Body or MDSAP Customers.
  • Regulatory Update

MERCOSUR Updates for Metal Containers, Coatings, Utensils, Lids, and Equipment in Contact with Food

MERCOSUR has 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. Learn more.

Contact us
Chefs cooking in the kitchen.

April 8, 2024

MERCOSUR has approved GMC - Common Market Group (GMC) Resolution 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:

  • Updates to the limits for certain impurities (e.g., lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and antimony) in metallic materials;
  • Revisions to the list of stainless-steel alloys authorized for use in food-contact applications; and
  • The addition of uncoated carbon steel (for limited applications) and passivated metals and metal coatings to list of raw materials authorized for use in contact with food.

Parties to the Southern Common Market (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) must transpose Mercosur/GMC/Res. No 48/2023 into their national law before June 2, 2024.

Official source

https://normas.mercosur.int/public/normativas/4669

X

Get connected with our sales team

Thanks for your interest in our products and services. Let's collect some information so we can connect you with the right person.