Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
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 …
The latest release of Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency’s (ANVISA) “Labeling of Allergenic Foods” guidance in its sixth edition demonstrates the agency’s commitment to ensuring consumer safety and public health through enhanced allergen labeling standards. This revision places a strong emphasis Read More …
The Mover Program, initiated by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services (MDIC) in Brazil, has recently seen a significant expansion with the authorization of 14 new companies. This brings the total number of authorized companies to 69 since Read More …
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) has established the Thematic Chamber for Agricultural Risk Management to bolster the agricultural sector against environmental and climatic challenges. This initiative reflects the country’s commitment to addressing the pressing issues of climate Read More …
In the realm of occupational health and safety, understanding the nuances of ergonomics is crucial for creating a productive and injury-free workplace. Fundacentro, Brazil’s authority on workers’ health and safety, has launched a Dictionary of Ergonomics and Human Factors that Read More …