The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA in Portuguese) has published the 6th edition of the Q&A guide on food contact materials. This 6th Edition has 141 questions and answers with updated guidance on the application of the regulations applicable to food contact materials.

New questions on the following topics were also included in the document:

• Chemical recycling of plastic materials.
• Biodegradable or compostable packaging.
• References for updating positive lists.
• Wood and food contact textiles.
• Expanded polystyrene.
• Water tanks.
• Migration test on cans.
• Use of salts not included in the positive list of additives for plastic materials.
• Non-fat dry food.
• Follow-up of Mercosur negotiations.

The draft resolution submitted for public consultation approves a Mercosur Technical Regulation (MTR) prepared within the scope of Sub-Working Group No. 3 Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment of Mercosur. It is related to provisions for containers, coatings, utensils, lids and metal equipment in contact with food.

The document is attached. It is draft resolution no. 02/22: Modification of Resolution GMC no. 46/06 Mercosur Technical Regulation on provisions for metal containers, coatings, utensils, lids and equipment in contact with food.