Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Starting August 19, 2024, Anvisa will implement new subject codes for the registration of biological products. This change is designed to enhance the management of processes and improve the accuracy of data collection. The update aligns with Brazil’s broader strategy Read More …
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) in Brazil has revised the procedures for issuing sanitary certification for black pepper exports to the European Union. This update is crucial for maintaining compliance with EU standards and ensuring the Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has approved a new regulation for the registration of biosimilar drugs. This move aims to streamline the approval process, ensuring that biosimilars meet the required safety, efficacy, and quality standards while promoting innovation and Read More …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has taken a step to address the dietary needs of religious communities. On April 19, 2024, Mapa released Ordinance No. 676, which outlines the procedures for requesting, evaluating, granting, and revoking exceptional authorization for the slaughter and Read More …
As the deadline for the mandatory toxicological exam approaches, the Brazilian National Traffic Department (Senatran) is gearing up to send out fresh notifications to the 3.4 million drivers in categories C, D, and E who have not yet completed the required test. These alerts Read More …
The Directorate of Environmental Licensing (Dilic) of the Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) recently hosted a seminar titled “Environmental Gains through Licensing”. The event aimed to shed light on the positive outcomes achieved through environmental conditions Read More …
Call center professionals perform tasks involving repetitive movements that result in tendinopathy or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) causing strains in the shoulders, elbows, wrists or fingers. Tendinopathy, an injury resulting from repetitive tension in the tendons, causes pain, swelling and Read More …
The Slave Labor Inspection Groups of the Ministry of Labor rescued 940 workers from conditions analogous to slavery in 145 operations carried out in 2016. The mobile groups, which were carried out the operations, are responsible for fighting against work Read More …
O novo estudo publicado no Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene explora os compostos orgânicos voláteis (COVs) potencialmente prejudiciais encontrados no processo de impressão em 3D. A diminuição no preço e o aumento no interesse em impressoras tridimensionais (3D) resultaram Read More …
Having banned in almost 70 countries because of its devastating carcinogenic potential, asbestos is still sold in 18 Brazilian states. The World Health Organization (WHO) ensures that there is no safe limit of exposure to this mineral widely used in Read More …