Overview

Brazil's Bill No. 6120, introduced in 2019, aims to establish a National Inventory of Chemical Substances and enhance the regulation and risk management of chemicals used, produced, or imported in the country. This legislation seeks to minimize adverse impacts on public health and the environment, reinforcing Brazil's commitment to safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities

The bill assigns responsibility for the evaluation and control of chemical substances to the Technical Committee for the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and the Deliberative Committee on Chemical Substances. It mandates a National Registry for any chemical substances produced or imported in quantities of one ton or more annually.

Currently, the bill has been approved by the Senate and is undergoing a review phase before final approval and publication.

Exclusions

It is crucial to note that the bill excludes the following categories from its scope:

• Radioactive substances
• Chemical substances under development or intended solely for research
• Non-isolated reaction intermediates
• Substances used for national defense
• Waste and specific products governed by existing legislation

This landmark legislation represents a significant step toward strengthening Brazil's chemical safety framework and safeguarding public health and the environment.

Regulatory Impact

• Top Priority: Yes
• Type of Certificate: No
• Spectrum Bands: No
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: Yes
• Products Changes: No
• Label Changes: No

Link to Source - https://www25.senado.leg.br/web/atividade/materias/-/materia/160711