Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
NR-10 regulates the safety and health of workers who interact with electricity in Brazil. NR-10 was first published in 1978, based on the French standards, and revised four times, in 1983, 2004, 2016 and 2019, to reflect the changes in Read More ...
NR-12 is a Brazilian regulation that establishes minimum requirements for the prevention of accidents and diseases related to the work with machines and equipment of all types. NR-12 was originally issued in 1978, based on articles 184 to 186 of Read More ...
NR-13 establishes the minimum requirements for the management of the structural integrity of boilers, pressure vessels, their interconnection pipes and metal storage tanks, in aspects related to installation, inspection, operation and maintenance, aiming at the safety and health of workers. Read More ...
Brazil has expanded its electricity generation by 4,284 megawatts (MW) so far in 2024. This growth is largely driven by renewable energy sources, with more than 93% of the new capacity coming from solar and wind power. Solar photovoltaic plants Read More …
Brazil’s steel industry has announced an investment of R$ 100 billion, aimed at expanding its production capacity and enhancing the competitiveness of domestic products. This announcement comes on the heels of several government measures designed to stimulate industrial growth and Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment recently concluded two operations rescuing 21 workers from slave-like conditions in Espírito Santo’s coffee plantations. This initiative, conducted on May 14, was a collaboration with the Federal Police and the Public Ministry of Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) recently approved a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) report on medical cannabis. This development marks an important step towards the potential reshaping of cannabis regulations in Brazil, promising wide-ranging implications for public health, medical research, Read More …
Brazil’s Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has commenced sample collections for the 2024 cycle of the Program for the Pesticide Residue Analysis in Food (Programa de Análise de Resíduos de Agrotóxicos em Alimentos – PARA). This initiative is crucial for monitoring Read More …
Brazil’s National Health Regulatory Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária – Anvisa) has recently updated its list of Brazilian Common Denominations (Denominações Comuns Brasileiras – DCB), an essential step for the standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical substances in Brazil. The Read More …
In the realm of industrial safety, safeguarding human life and preventing workplace accidents is paramount. Among the various safety measures available, Two-Hand Control Devices (THCDs) play a pivotal role. These devices are crucial in environments where machinery operates with potential Read More …
As the world faces unprecedented changes in climate patterns, the need to reassess and strengthen infrastructure standards has become increasingly urgent. A recent initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations (MCTI) in Brazil highlights the critical importance of Read More …
The latest release of Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency’s (ANVISA) “Labeling of Allergenic Foods” guidance in its sixth edition demonstrates the agency’s commitment to ensuring consumer safety and public health through enhanced allergen labeling standards. This revision places a strong emphasis Read More …
The Mover Program, initiated by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services (MDIC) in Brazil, has recently seen a significant expansion with the authorization of 14 new companies. This brings the total number of authorized companies to 69 since Read More …