Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
NR-10 regulates the safety and health of workers who interact with electricity in Brazil. NR-10 was first published in 1978, based on the French standards, and revised four times, in 1983, 2004, 2016 and 2019, to reflect the changes in Read More ...
NR-12 is a Brazilian regulation that establishes minimum requirements for the prevention of accidents and diseases related to the work with machines and equipment of all types. NR-12 was originally issued in 1978, based on articles 184 to 186 of Read More ...
NR-13 establishes the minimum requirements for the management of the structural integrity of boilers, pressure vessels, their interconnection pipes and metal storage tanks, in aspects related to installation, inspection, operation and maintenance, aiming at the safety and health of workers. Read More ...
The potential of hydrogen as a catalyst for decarbonizing Brazil’s steel industry is gaining attention, with a recent debate hosted by Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) highlighting the importance of low-carbon hydrogen. The event, part of the H2Brasil Read More …
Brazil’s federal government has launched the Platform for Climate Investment and Ecological Transition (BIP), a new tool designed to attract international green investments for sustainable industrial projects across Brazil. Developed by the Ministries of Finance, Environment, Industry, and Mines, with Read More …
Oil production in Brazil reached a new high in August 2024, with Union-managed production surpassing 89,000 barrels per day (bpd). This growth includes a substantial output from production-sharing contracts and areas under Individualization of Production Agreements (AIPs), strengthening Brazil’s position Read More …
Northeast Brazil has become a beacon of renewable energy, significantly expanding its transmission infrastructure to support the growing production of wind and solar power in the region. The National Electric System Operator (ONS) recently announced the launch of new transmission Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has introduced a new list of subject codes for primary applications related to clinical trials of Advanced Therapy Products (ATPs), aligning with the requirements of Brazil’s updated Clinical Research Law (Law 14874/2024). This change Read More …
Brazil’s industrial landscape is set to expand with the approval of several major projects across its Export Processing Zones (ZPEs). The National Council for Export Processing Zones (CZPE) recently greenlit four key ventures, aimed at boosting export-oriented production, sustainable energy, Read More …
Brazil has taken a significant step towards becoming the world’s leading green energy power with the recent sanctioning of the “Fuels of the Future” law by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the Ministry of Read More …
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has taken a significant step toward boosting Brazil’s strategic mineral industry by launching the Critical Minerals Fund. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), aims to foster research, development, and operational Read More …
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approved a new regulation that updates the rules for epidemiological surveillance in Brazil’s ports and airports. This new framework aims to reduce the risk of disease transmission through travelers and cargo, especially in light of Read More …
In 2017, Brazil took a historic step by banning asbestos, a mineral once widely used for its heat-resistant properties but now recognized for its serious health risks. However, even after the ban, asbestos remains a topic of concern due to Read More …