Legislative Progress
On May 5th, Bill 6120/19 advanced through a key stage by receiving approval from the Constitution and Justice of Citizenship (CCJC). Subsequently, on May 19th, it was presented to the Board of Directors (COUNCIL) for consideration, with a term set to file an appeal over five sessions starting from 05/22/2023.
Overview of Bill 6120/19
Bill 6120/19 mandates the government to establish the National Inventory of Chemical Substances, a national database aimed at consolidating information on all chemical substances that possess hazardous characteristics, either produced or imported by Brazil.
Manufacturers, exporters, and importers of pure chemical substances will be responsible for entering data into the inventory. Additionally, it will apply to mixtures that individually meet or exceed one ton of production or import annually.
The inventory will adhere to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Developed by the United Nations (UN), the GHS outlines criteria for classifying chemical compounds concerning physical, health, and environmental hazards.
Objectives and Specifications
According to Congressman Flávio Nogueira, the aim of this project is to establish an instrument for managing chemical substances, thus enabling sustainable decisions regarding production, use, and trade.
The proposal outlines the characteristics of the National Inventory of Chemical Substances. Information that must be documented in the database includes details about the producer or importer, annual production and import quantities of the chemical, and the CAS number (International Identification Number).
The information provided will be accessible to the public. In exceptional cases, manufacturers or importers may request data protection, substantiated by appropriate justification.
The text stipulates criteria for classifying substances based on their hazardous properties, such as reproductive toxicity and environmental persistence, and it specifies exclusions from the inventory—such as radioactive substances, those used in national defense, and those used in medicines and food.
Administrative Measures
Congressman Nogueira's proposal also outlines administrative sanctions for parties that fail to register substances in the national inventory or submit false or incomplete information. It additionally asserts that animal testing should only be conducted when alternative methods are unavailable.
Procedure
The project will undergo conclusive analysis by the Environment and Sustainable Development commissions; Social Security and Family; Economic Development, Industry, Commerce and Services; and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship.
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |