Progress of Bill N° 6120 in the Brazilian Senate

The IBAMA- PROJECT OF LEI N° 6120 (Do Mr. FLÁVIO NOGUEIRA) bill is making strides in the Brazilian Senate! The inclusion of an exemption for substances and preparations intended for healthcare, such as medical devices, is vital for ensuring that essential medical products remain accessible while effectively managing chemicals.

With this development, Brazil is evidently moving towards aligning its chemical management framework with international standards, particularly those akin to REACH in the EU. This alignment could lead to several positive outcomes, including improved protection of human health and the environment, greater transparency in chemical usage and handling, and potentially encouraging innovation in safer, more sustainable chemical alternatives.

It will be intriguing to observe how the bill progresses through the Senate Environment Committee and the Social Affairs Committee. If it continues to advance smoothly, its enactment could represent a significant milestone for chemical management in Brazil.

Regulatory Impact

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

Link to the bill - https://www.camara.leg.br/proposicoesWeb/fichadetramitacao?idProposicao=2230281