Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) has commenced the formulation of a comprehensive plan to decarbonize various industrial sectors. This initiative is part of the broader “Plano Clima” strategy, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and Read More …
Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has initiated the process of gathering contributions for new regulations governing epidemiological surveillance activities at ports and airports. This regulatory update aims to bolster Brazil’s preparedness and response capabilities to health emergencies, particularly those Read More …
Brazil has expanded its electricity generation by 4,284 megawatts (MW) so far in 2024. This growth is largely driven by renewable energy sources, with more than 93% of the new capacity coming from solar and wind power. Solar photovoltaic plants Read More …
Brazil’s steel industry has announced an investment of R$ 100 billion, aimed at expanding its production capacity and enhancing the competitiveness of domestic products. This announcement comes on the heels of several government measures designed to stimulate industrial growth and Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment recently concluded two operations rescuing 21 workers from slave-like conditions in Espírito Santo’s coffee plantations. This initiative, conducted on May 14, was a collaboration with the Federal Police and the Public Ministry of Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) recently approved a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) report on medical cannabis. This development marks an important step towards the potential reshaping of cannabis regulations in Brazil, promising wide-ranging implications for public health, medical research, Read More …
Brazil’s Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has commenced sample collections for the 2024 cycle of the Program for the Pesticide Residue Analysis in Food (Programa de Análise de Resíduos de Agrotóxicos em Alimentos – PARA). This initiative is crucial for monitoring Read More …
Brazil’s National Health Regulatory Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária – Anvisa) has recently updated its list of Brazilian Common Denominations (Denominações Comuns Brasileiras – DCB), an essential step for the standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical substances in Brazil. The Read More …
In the realm of industrial safety, safeguarding human life and preventing workplace accidents is paramount. Among the various safety measures available, Two-Hand Control Devices (THCDs) play a pivotal role. These devices are crucial in environments where machinery operates with potential Read More …
As the world faces unprecedented changes in climate patterns, the need to reassess and strengthen infrastructure standards has become increasingly urgent. A recent initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations (MCTI) in Brazil highlights the critical importance of Read More …