In brief On 21 November, SECEX (the Brazilian Secretariat of International Trade) initiated a sunset review on the antidumping duties in force against the Brazilian imports of hairbrushes from China, commonly classified under the NCM code 9603.29.00. The duties remain in force throughout the investigation, and they may be renewed for another five years at the end of the […]
In brief The Office of the Comptroller General (CGU) announced yesterday, November 25, 2024, the publication of the document “Integrity Program: Sustainable Practices for Private Companies”, which was chosen as the “Outstanding Action of ENCCLA 2024″. This guide, developed by the Private Integrity Secretariat, reflects the CGU’s new, broader position on ESG issues and provides new […]
In brief The European Parliament has approved the postponement of the date of application of the regulation for European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, as well as the adoption of other amendments proposed by the political groups of the entity, in response to concerns raised by several countries that export in high volumes […]
In brief On October 29, 2024, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) issued Resolutions 217, 218 and 219, which make it mandatory for publicly traded companies to comply with Technical Pronouncement CBPS No. 01, which establishes general requirements for the disclosure of financial information related to sustainability, as well as Technical Pronouncement CBPS No. […]
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 […]
