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In brief SECEX (the Brazilian Secretariat of International Trade) initiated an antidumping investigation against Brazilian imports of polyethylene resins from the USA and Canada on 14 November 2024, commonly classified under the NCM codes 3901.10.30, 3901.20.29, and 3901.40.00. The polyethylene resins under investigation have varied industrial applications and are used, for example, as inputs for plastic packaging for food […]

In summary SEMA Normative Instruction No. 15/2014 has been published, defining additional rules on the procedure for investigating administrative infractions arising from activities harmful to the environment and on the procedure for applying penalties and administrative measures, within the scope of the agencies that compose the State Environmental Protection System – SISEPRA. More details On […]

In brief Law 15.022 of November 13, 2024 was published, establishing the National Inventory of Chemical Substances and the risk assessment and control of substances produced or imported into national territory, with the aim of minimizing adverse impacts on health and the environment. In more detail On November 13, 2024, Law No. 15.022/2024 was published, […]

In brief On 04 November 2024, Decree No. 63.865/2024 was published. This decree reopened the Incentive Installment Program (PPI 2024), created by the São Paulo City Hall, which allows for the settlement of tax or nontax debts with reduced fines and interest. The deadline for joining will be from 05/11/2024 to 31/01/2025. More details Below […]

In brief SECEX (the Brazilian Secretariat of International Trade) initiated a sunset review on the antidumping duties in force against the Brazilian imports of ethanolamines – monoethanolamines (MEA) and triethanolamines (TEA) from Germany and the USA on November 1st, 2024, commonly classified under the NCM codes 2922.11.00 and 2922.15.00. Ethanolamines are used in a variety of applications, such as: Agrochemical industry: used as […]

In summary On October 29, 2024, through the Electronic Official Bulletin No. 2,808, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published a public consultation on the evaluation of acquired distinctiveness in trademark registration examination. The BPTO aims to enhance uniformity and predictability in these evaluations while encouraging transparency and public participation. Further details The BPTO’s […]

In brief The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) issued on October 29, 2024, CVM Resolutions 215 and 216, revising the rules applicable to Public Tender Offers (“TO”) and simplifying related procedures. CVM Resolution 215 replaced CVM Resolution 85, bringing a new regulatory regime for TOs. CVM Resolution 216 introduced specific changes to other existing […]

In brief The document “Circular Economy in Practice: Implementation Guide According to the ABNT NBR ISO 59000 Series” was published by the National Confederation of Industry – CNI, the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo – Fiesp and the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro – Firjan, presenting […]