Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Brazil is taking significant steps towards maritime decarbonization through a new Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) signed between the National Agency for Waterway Transportation (Antaq) and the German organization GIZ. This partnership, part of the H2Uppp project, focuses on developing green Read More …
The Northeast region of Brazil has achieved a remarkable milestone in wind energy production, setting the first record of 2024. On Tuesday, July 27th, at 21:09, the region hit an instantaneous wind energy generation of 19,028 Megawatts (MW), according to Read More …
The Brazilian National Prescription Monitoring System (SNCR) is now in effect in Brazil, modernizing the management of controlled medications. Established by the RDC 873/2024, the system became operational on July 18, 2024, and is now available for use by Health Read More …
Brazil is taking a significant step towards industrial decarbonization with the launch of the Industrial Decarbonization Hub. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services (MDIC) in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Read More …
In 2023, Brazil witnessed a staggering number of workplace accidents, with 2,888 fatal accidents recorded across the country. Data from the eSocial system, managed by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), highlights the critical need for improved workplace safety Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has issued a crucial clarification regarding the use of phosphoethanolamine for cancer treatment. Despite widespread discussions and misinformation, phosphoethanolamine is not authorized or registered for use as a dietary supplement or medication in Brazil. Read More …
The Farmacopeia Brasileira announced the Call for Contributions No. 10/2024, aimed at enhancing the evaluation of pharmaceutical specialties through dissolution testing. This initiative seeks input from the production sector and educational and research institutions to support the inclusion of these Read More …
The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has taken a significant step towards modernizing the regulatory framework for bulk Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) with the approval of a new resolution. This resolution, approved on July 25, 2024, Read More …
Brazil is leading the way in industrial decarbonization, becoming the first country to receive support from the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA). This initiative, announced by the Secretary of Green Economy, Decarbonization, and Bioindustry of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, Read More …
The Ministry of Labor and Employment in Brazil is taking steps to support recycling initiatives in Brazil. This support aligns with the country’s broader goals of sustainable development and environmental preservation. By backing these initiatives, the Ministry is not only Read More …