Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
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 …
Brazil, a global coffee powerhouse, takes a bold step towards sustainable coffee cultivation with the updated Agricultural Climate Risk Zoning (Zarc) for canephora coffee. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock recently released Ordinance No. 6 and No. 7, unveiling insights Read More …
In Brazil, the battle against vehicular pollution took a significant leap in 1986 with the initiation of the Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Program (Proconve) by the National Environment Council (Conama). Managed by the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) recently released the 6th edition of its Questions and Answers document on materials in contact with food. This updated version incorporates changes resulting from regulatory updates and has been adjusted to provide clearer responses. Read More …
The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) is the Brazilian government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the port and airport modalities of transport. Recently, the MPor has been working on developing and implementing policies and actions that align with Read More …