Brazil Adopts New Food-Grade Silicone Regulation; Compliance

 

Keywords: Brazil, food-grade silicone, new regulation, compliance, export Summary: Brazil’s new food-contact silicone regulation (RDC 1020/2026) takes effect immediately; exporters must meet stricter migration and safety standards. Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published Resolution RDC 1020/2026 on April 7, adopting Mercosur’s food-grade silicone standard. Key updates include: stricter N-nitrosamine limits (≤0.01 mg/kg) for baby nipples, expanded migration testing for high-fat foods, and mandatory third-party certification. Non-compliant products will be banned from the Brazilian market, a major Latin American importer. Hongye Silicone has updated its food-grade formulations to meet Brazil’s new requirements, ensuring continued market access.