GMC Resolution No. 26/2003 MERCOSUR Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Pre-packaged Foods (Repeal of GMC Res. No. 21/02)

The resolution establishes the MERCOSUR Technical Regulation for the Labeling of Pre-packaged Foods. It outlines the scope of application, definitions, general principles, language requirements, mandatory information, presentation of mandatory information (including ingredients, net contents, origin, lot identification, date of minimum durability, instructions for use), optional labeling (such as nutritional information and quality designations), and specific cases for small units.

Contents

Part 1: Scope of Application

Part 2: Definitions

Part 3: General Principles

Part 4: Language

Part 5: Mandatory Information

Part 6: Presentation of Mandatory Information

Part 7: Optional Labeling

Part 8: Presentation and Distribution of Mandatory Information

Part 9: Particular Cases