Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
A collaborative working group recently convened to address the critical nexus between industry and climate change. Comprising representatives from industry associations, government bodies, and other institutions, this sectoral group aims to enhance resilience, foster sustainable practices, and safeguard the future Read More …
The Resolution RDC No. 839/2023 by Anvisa has brought significant changes to the regulatory framework governing new foods and ingredients in Brazil. Pre-Consultation Possibility Under the new regulatory framework, companies now have the option of seeking pre-consultation with Anvisa. This pre-consultation allows them to Read More …
The ANA Resolution No. 187/2024 establishes Reference Standard (RS) No. 7/2024 for the regulation of public basic sanitation services. Starting on April 1st, this standard takes effect, bringing important guidelines for the direct provision or concession of urban cleaning and solid waste management services. Read More …
In an effort to improve the standard of medical care provided to employees in organizational settings, the Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) issued a resolution (Resolution CFM No. 2376) requiring the registration of occupational health services provided to employees. Read More …
Brazil’s regulatory agency for petroleum, natural gas, and biofuels (Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e BiocombustÃveis – ANP), recently approved the investigation report on an accident that occurred at a biodiesel plant. The incident, which took place on April 8, Read More …
The recent meeting of the Permanent Tripartite Paritarian Commission (CTPP) in BrasÃlia, DF, held on March 26th and 27th, encompassed various aspects of regulatory standards NR-20 and NR-22, reflecting a concerted effort to address psychosocial risks. Psychosocial Risks: A Growing Read More …
Brazil’s National Biofuels Policy, known as RenovaBio, aims to reduce the carbon intensity of the transportation fuel matrix by increasing the production and utilization of biofuels. Enacted by the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE), RenovaBio sets annual national decarbonization targets Read More …
In a recent development aimed at improving consumer product safety and regulatory oversight, Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (Inmetro) has launched the revamped Consumer Accident Monitoring System (Sinmac). This initiative allows individuals to report incidents involving Read More …
Brazil has been selected by the Codex Alimentarius, a joint program of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), for a study to evaluate the impact of international practices to prevent naturally occurring mycotoxins in Read More …
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has recently emphasized the strategic role of wind energy in the country’s future energy planning. At the 2nd edition of the Brazil Offshore Wind Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the message was clear: Read More …
We have detected that you are using extensions to block ads. Please support us by disabling these ads blocker.
