Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
In a significant leap towards modernizing and streamlining operations in Brazilian ports, the Paperless Ports project has achieved full implementation in 100% of Brazil’s 35 public ports and 85% of the total private terminals (TUPs). This initiative, aimed at reducing Read More …
Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment auditors have concluded that excessive grain dust in suspension caused an explosion, resulting in the tragic death of 10 individuals and injuring 10 others at the C.Vale Cooperative in Palotina, Paraná. The audit team Read More …
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) in Brazil has established a consultative and temporary working group tasked with shaping the Sectoral Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Industrial Sector. This initiative specifically focuses on identifying vulnerable supply Read More …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil has inaugurated a new chamber focusing on sustainable agrocarbon, marking a significant step in sustainability research. This chamber will provide a forum for stakeholders to deliberate on public policies concerning eco-friendly and Read More …
On March 6th, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approved a new resolution addressing the essential safety and performance requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (IVD). This significant development comes as a response to the evolving landscape Read More …
According to the Brazilian Social Security, more than 600,000 workers were granted disability benefits due to repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) between 2011 and 2021. However, this number does not reflect the true extent of the Read More …
Minister Carlos Fávaro of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) engaged in discussions with representatives from the national and state Câmara Setorial and the Syndicate of the yerba mate productive chain in Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Read More …
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has announced a 15% reduction in the service fees for accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) in Brazil. This measure aims to improve the quality and competitiveness of the productive sector, Read More …
Ibama’s decision to restrict the use of certain pesticides is part of its ongoing reassessment process. This process, now called re-analysis under the new Pesticide Law (No. 14.785/2023), involves a thorough review of the active ingredients or components found in Read More …
In a noteworthy development for Brazil’s industrial landscape, the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (Inmetro) has announced a 15% reduction in service fees for its accredited and certified companies. This cost-cutting measure is set to benefit 3157 Read More …