On January 12,
2022, the Brazilian government issued a Regulatory Decree for the National
Waste Policy, officialized and published by Law
12.305 on August 2010. The Regulatory
Decree 10.936 does not repeal the existing version; instead, it ratifies
and details the legislation's applicability.
The new Decree
has an embracing scope whereby manufacturers, importers, distributors, traders,
and consumers must observe the correctly packaging, segregation, and final
destination of generated residues. It includes, for example, a segregation
collection system and the reverse logistics plan.
Another
important aspect is the inclusion of collectors’ cooperatives and associations
of reusable and recyclable materials, which play a relevant role throughout the
national territory. Finally, the National Registry of Hazard Operators and the
National Information System for Waste Management is created to keep records,
collect information, publish reports, and track performance goals.
It is recommended that all interested parties scrutinize the new Decree to ensure a safe and proper operation.