BRAZIL/MERCOSUR: TECHNICAL REGULATION -- MERCONSUL -- REGARDING THE INCORPORATION OF TABLE 1: CLASSIFICATION OF FOODS AND SIMULATORS; AS AN ANNEX TO RESOLUTION NO. 30/92 The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.97.211. 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): Foods and simulators. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Technical Regulation -- Mercosul -- Regarding the Incorporation of Table 1: Classification of Foods and Simulators; as an Annex to Resolution No. 30/92. 6. Description of content: The group members have agreed upon the necessity of having a classification of foods and simulators for migration tests on receptacles and plastic equipmentwhich come into contact with foods. 7. Objective and rationale: Consumer protection. 8. Relevant documents: Resolution MERCOSUL/GMC No. 30/92. 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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