Mercosur-Technical Regulation on the Positive List of Elastomeric Materials used in Packaging and Equipment in Contact with Food (GMC RES 28-1999)

The Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), established in 1991, is a regional economic organization composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. In the field of food safety, MERCOSUR protects consumer health by establishing unified norms and standards to ensure the safety and quality of food contact materials. The Technical Regulation on the Positive List of Elastomeric Materials used in Packaging and Equipment in Contact with Food (GMC RES 28-1999) specifies the requirements for elastomeric materials used in food contact. Elastomers are a class of polymers known for their significant elasticity, commonly used in the manufacture of seals, hoses, membranes, and other products that come into direct or indirect contact with food.