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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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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Brazil's Anvisa publishes rules for paints and varnishes with sanitizing action

Starting April 1st, 2024, paints and varnishes intended for real estate use must be registered with Anvisa if they have sanitizing properties. This requirement applies to products formulated with substances having...

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Anvisa's Latest Guidance on Food Contact Materials and Sustainable Practices

In its continuous efforts to ensure the safety of food contact materials and promote sustainability in the industry, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) recently published the 6th edition of its...

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Advancements in Safe Storage and Compatibility of Chemical Substances: The Introduction of NBR 17160 in Brazil

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has taken an important step forward in enhancing safety measures concerning chemical substances with the introduction of the new standard "NBR 17160 - Safe...

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