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 ...
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has introduced a new list of subject codes for primary applications related to clinical trials of Advanced Therapy Products (ATPs), aligning with the requirements of Brazil’s updated Clinical Research Law (Law 14874/2024). This change Read More …
Brazil’s industrial landscape is set to expand with the approval of several major projects across its Export Processing Zones (ZPEs). The National Council for Export Processing Zones (CZPE) recently greenlit four key ventures, aimed at boosting export-oriented production, sustainable energy, Read More …
Brazil has taken a significant step towards becoming the world’s leading green energy power with the recent sanctioning of the “Fuels of the Future” law by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the Ministry of Read More …
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has taken a significant step toward boosting Brazil’s strategic mineral industry by launching the Critical Minerals Fund. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), aims to foster research, development, and operational Read More …
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approved a new regulation that updates the rules for epidemiological surveillance in Brazil’s ports and airports. This new framework aims to reduce the risk of disease transmission through travelers and cargo, especially in light of Read More …
In 2017, Brazil took a historic step by banning asbestos, a mineral once widely used for its heat-resistant properties but now recognized for its serious health risks. However, even after the ban, asbestos remains a topic of concern due to Read More …
The recent approval of Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program (PHBC), sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin, marks a pivotal step in Brazil ‘s energy transition and global leadership in the low-carbon economy. This initiative underscores Read More …
Brazil is on track to significantly increase its ethanol production over the next decade, with estimates indicating that the ethanol supply of Brazil could reach 48 billion liters by 2034. This growth represents a 3.8% annual increase compared to 2022 Read More …
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has issued a critical warning regarding the use of unapproved stem cell products, especially those promising miracle cures and treatments. As the popularity of advanced therapies grows, Anvisa is stepping up its efforts to Read More …
The Brazilian government has launched an ambitious initiative to modernize the nation’s industrial infrastructure, focusing on enhancing productivity, competitiveness, sustainability, and overall business security. This industrial modernization program, centered around accelerated depreciation, prioritizes the industrial sector and is designed to Read More …