SGS Issues SafeGuardS on New Brazilian Standard for Pigments in Food Contact Cellulosic Materials and Articles

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / June 08, 2023 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 064.23 to help stakeholders gain a better understanding of the new Brazilian standard for pigments in food contact cellulosic materials and articles.

The Brazilian Ministry of Health/National Health Surveillance Agency/Collegiate Board issued Resolution – RDC No. 798 of May 19, 2023 (RDC 798/2023) – on May 22, 2023. This revises Resolution A - RDC No. 88, of June 29, 2016, in regard to the technical regulation on cellulosic materials, packaging and equipment intended to come into contact with food and other measures.

It sets a grayscale requirement when testing for pigments and dyes in food contact cellulosic materials and articles to BS EN 646 - Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs – Determination of colorfastness of dyed paper and board.

RDC 798/2023 entered into force on May 22, 2023, and will come into effect on November 22, 2023.

For more information, stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 064.23.

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SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Material Services.

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