Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis do Brasil – ANP), has signed a cooperation agreement with Bonsucro, a leading international nonprofit focused on sustainable sugarcane. This partnership aims Read More …
The Brazilian National Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has announced a new initiative to expedite the certification process for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). In a move towards greater regulatory reliance, Anvisa will now consider inspections conducted by equivalent foreign regulatory bodies Read More …
Brazil’s commitment to renewable energy takes a big leap forward with the Pecém Complex emerging as a frontrunner for green hydrogen (H2V) projects. On May 3rd, 2024, Minister of Ports and Airports Silvio Costa Filho and National Secretary of Ports Read More …
The NBR IEC 61511-1 – Functional Safety – Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector – Part 1: Framework, Definitions, System, Hardware, and Application Programming Requirements presents the requirements for the specification, design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Safety Read More …
In recent days, Rio Grande do Sul, a southern state in Brazil, has experienced extreme rainfall. Meteorologists from the National Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring and Alerts (Cemaden) and the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), both research institutions affiliated Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) recently unveiled the “Thousand Women: Care and Domestic Work” project, aimed at enhancing the skills and qualifications of domestic workers. The project seeks to empower these workers by providing specialized training and fostering a Read More …
In an effort to keep pace with technological advancements and meet the demands of both regulated industries and society, the Institute of National Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No 147, dated April 16, 2024, to update the Read More …
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) is actively engaged in the 4th round of international negotiations aimed at addressing plastic pollution, including its impact on marine ecosystems. This crucial event, known as INC-4, is organized by the United Nations and focuses on developing Read More …
Brazil’s National Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), has introduced new subject codes to facilitate the registration and updating of pre-pandemic influenza vaccines. These codes align with Resolution RDC No. 846/2024, which outlines the conditions and procedures for registering and updating vaccine strains Read More …
April 27 marks National Domestic Workers’ Day in Brazil, yet domestic workers continue to grapple with informality in formal employment and conditions akin to slavery. Despite being vital contributors to households, they often remain invisible, facing precarious conditions exacerbated by Read More …