Mercosur-Technical Regulation on Positive List of FCM Cellulose (GMC RES 40-2015)

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 Positive List of FCM Cellulose (GMC RES 40-2015) specifically addresses the use of cellulose materials and their derivatives in food contact, listing restrictions and specification requirements aimed at ensuring the safety and suitability of these materials during use.