BRAZIL/MERCOSUR: RESOLUTION ON HYGIENIC PRODUCTS, COSMETICS AND PERFUMES The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.97.202. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: BRAZIL/MERCOSUR. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2). 2. Agency responsible: Secretaria de Vigila

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AC T='1'>ria (Ministerio da Saude). Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above. 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Hygienic products, cosmetics and perfumes. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Resolution on Hygienic Products, Cosmetics and Perfumes. 6. Description of content: This Resolution has postponed the list of permitted substances for use in cosmetic products to 31 December 1998. This document will be up-dated whenever the member States agree upon adopting new provisions, in a manner reflecting the scientific and technological developments in the sector. 7. Objective and rationale: Health protection. 8. Relevant documents: MERCOSUL/GMC 16/95, 24/95, 26/95 and 27/95. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Not mentioned; Proposed date of entry into force: Not mentioned. 10. Final date for comments: 11 June 1997. 11. Text available from: National enquiry point. (0153)

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