Brazil: Senate Approves PL 6120/2019 to Establish the National Inventory of Chemical Substances Bill Awaits Presidential Approval

As expected, the Federal Senate has approved Bill 6120/2019, which aims to establish the National Inventory of Chemical Substances. The bill seeks to regulate the use, commercialization, and control of these...

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Brazil Approves National Chemical Inventory: Final Step Before Senate Vote

On October 9, 2024, the Senate Social Affairs Committee (CAS) approved the creation of the National Inventory of Chemical Substances in Brazil. This proposal, part of Bill PL 6120/2019, marks the...

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ANVISA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Standards for Regenerated Cellulose Films in Food Contact

On 23 September 2024, the Brazilian regulatory agency ANVISA (the National Health Surveillance Agency) published two draft standards for public comment regarding the use of regenerated cellulose films in food contact...

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Brazil Revises Cosmetics Regulation with the Introduction of RDC 907/2024

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has issued a key regulatory update that impacts the cosmetics industry. On September 23, 2024, ANVISA introduced RDC 907/2024, a comprehensive rule that replaces and...

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ANVISA Releases New Guidelines for Controlled Substances and Medical Products

On September 6, 2024, ANVISA (Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency) issued Resolution RDC 902/2024 which introduces updated regulatory requirements aimed at enhancing the control of substances and products under sanitary surveillance...

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Brazil: Environment Commission Approves National Inventory of Chemical Substances

The Environment Commission (CMA) took another step towards enhancing chemical safety in Brazil by approving Bill PL 6.120/2019 on 11 September 2024. The Bill establishes the National Inventory of Chemical Substances,...

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Brazil Launches Green Seal Program to Promote Sustainable Development

The Brazilian federal government launched the "Selo Verde Brasil" (Green Seal Brazil) Program to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The decree establishing the program was officially published on...

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ANVISA updates the INCI Translation Panel with the translation of 1148 cosmetic ingredients

On 24 May 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) updated the INCI Translation Panel with the translation of 1,016 International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) into Portuguese. Including another update...

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Brazil: Understanding the New Regulations for Metallic Materials in Contact with Food

In the field of food safety, regulations play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring the integrity of consumables. Recently, Brazil introduced a new regulation, RDC No. 854/2024, which...

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Brazil Takes Action on Mercury Control

Moving towards environmental preservation, Brazil has recently issued a draft rule for public comment outlining the requirements and procedures aimed at controlling the import, export, recycling, recovery, trade, use, and transportation...

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