New Legislation for Food Contact Silicone Materials Sold in Brazil
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 08, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 054.26, summarizing Brazil’s new law on silicone materials in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
New sanitary requirements were issued on April 7, 2026, by Brazil’s National Health Agency (ANVISA) and published in the Official Gazette (DOU):
- Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors RDC No.1020 of April 2, 2026
- Normative Instruction No. 435 of April 2, 2026
Resolution No.1020/2026 transposes Mercosur/GMC/RES. No.34/25 into Brazil’s domestic law. It establishes definitions, authorized substance lists and test methods for silicone food contact materials, sets migration limits, including those for childcare articles, mandates specific test methods and standards, requires compliance verification using existing migration standards and repeals outdated silicone provisions in earlier regulations.
Effective on the day of its publication in the DOU of April 7, 2026, the regulations impact stakeholders across the food contact silicone material and article supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 054.26 includes further information on Resolution No.1020/2026, including key provisions.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 054.26 for more details.
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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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