BRAZIL/MERCOSUR: MERCOSUR TECHNICAL REGULATION ON THE EXTENT OF THE USE OF N-HEPTANO AS A SIMULATOR (AN ADDITIVE THAT ACCOMPANIES THE REACTION) OF GREASY FOODS IN MIGRATION TESTS OF PLASTIC RECEPTACLES AND EQUIPMENT The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.97.205. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: BRAZIL/MERCOSUR. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2). 2. Agency responsible: Ministe

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AC T='1'>de. 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): Chemicals -- n-heptano. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on the extent of the Use of n-Heptano as a Simulator (an Additive that Accompanies the Reaction) of Greasy Foods in Migration Tests of Plastic Receptacles and Equipment. 6. Description of content: This regulation postpones the use of n-heptano as an alternative simulator for greasy foods in the migration tests of plastic receptacles and equipment, for a deadline of 3(three) years from the date of this Resolution's entry into force. 7. Objective and rationale: Consumer protection. 8. Relevant documents: Resolutions MERCOSUL/GMC 30/92 and 10/95. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Not listed; Proposed date of entry into force: 1 June 1997. 10. Final date for comments: 11 June 1997. 11. Text available from: National enquiry point. (0153)

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