WTO Circulates Notification of Brazil's Draft Resolution on Health Requirements for Food-Grade Post-Consumer Recycled PET

On April 1, 2025, the WTO circulated Brazil’s Draft Resolution 1317, outlining health requirements for food-grade post-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET-PCR) used in food-contact packaging. The resolution sets safety, approval, and labeling standards for PET-PCR materials and manufacturing establishments, incorporating Resolution GMC/MERCOSUR. The final date for comments is May 19, 2025. The Draft includes the following chapters:Chapter 1: Preliminary Provisions-Establishes sanitary requirements for food-grade PET-PCR, precursor items for PET-PCR packaging, and food-grade PET-PCR packaging intended for food contact. Key definitions include ""food-grade PET-PCR,"" ""special authorizations for use"" (No Objection Letter - NOL), and ""incidental contamination.""Chapter II: Basic Requirements for Safety and Approval of PET-PCR Grade Food, Precursor Articles, and PCR-Grade PET PackagingChapter III: Requirements for Establishments Manufacturing Precursor Articles and Food-Grade PET-PCR PackagingChapter 4: LabelingChapter 5: Final Provision: Stipulates that non-compliance with the resolution’s provisions constitutes a health infraction under Law No. 6,437 of August 20, 1977, with potential civil, administrative, and criminal liabilities.