In brief Two new regulations were published on 13 February 2023. The regulations, which directly impact the business sector, are the following: (i) Federal Decree No. 11,413/2023, which established three new reverse logistics credit certificates at the federal level: the Reverse Logistics Recycling Credit Certificate (CCRLR), the Certificate of Structuring and Recycling of Packaging in […]

In brief On 17 January 2023, State Decree nº 16,089/2023[1] was published, establishing and updating the take-back requirements system for packaging in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. In summary, the decree becomes the new regulatory standard on the take-back requirements system for packaging in the state. More details  Decree No. 16,089/2023 updates and establishes […]

In brief On December 27, 2022, the BPTO published ORDINANCE/BPTO/PR nº 78, which establishes phase IV of the pilot project for shared examination Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), as well as ORDINANCE/BPTO/PR nº 79, which governs the priority processing of patent applications. Both became into force on January 1, 2023. More details  ORDINANCE/BPTO/PR nº 78 increased […]

In brief On December 30, 2022, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published the minute of an internal meeting held by its Office’s board (by means of SEI INPI # 0747049) in which the BPTO considerably simplified the process of registration of technology transfer, licenses for industrial property rights and franchising agreements.The changes follow […]

In brief On 22 December 2022, PROCON/SP published Normative Ordinance No. 0229/2022, establishing the State Code of Inspection and Sanctioning Procedures (“Ordinance“), and providing instructions for the use of the PROCON/SP digital system. More details The referred Ordinance establishes the State Code of Inspection and Sanctioning Procedures, aiming to regulate the inspection activities by PROCON/SP […]

In brief The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA) opened a public consultation regarding a new normative that regulates the control of corporate emissions and the management of pollutant emission credits for the Vehicle Emission Control Program’s L8 phase (“Proconve L8“).  The public consultation is being done in accordance with CONAMA Resolution No. 492/2018, […]

In brief On November 1st, 2022, Normative Instruction (IN) 2,114/2022 was published, bringing provisions on the application of the tax benefit of 0% rate of IRPJ/CSLL and PIS/COFINS, provided in art. 4 of Law 14,148/2021 (Perse Law). The Perse Law established emergency actions for the events industry to compensate for the effects of the Covid-19 […]

In brief On August 24th, 2022, CETESB approved its Board Decision no. 081/2022/P that established new mandatory procedures regarding the administrative licensing proceedings in the State of São Paulo. More details The new Board Decision established a number of definitions, rules and procedures that must be observed in order to allow the issuance of environmental […]