In more detail The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) published today (May 16) MTE Ordinance No. 765/2025, extending until May 25, 2026 the entry into force of chapter 1.5 of Regulatory Standard No. 01 (NR-1), which deals with the management of Psychosocial Risks at work. The decision changes a previous guidance (released on April […]
In brief On May 6, SECEX[1] initiated a public interest assessment proceeding on the imports of gloves for non-surgical procedures from China, Malaysia and Thailand, commonly classified under NCMs 3926.20.00, 4015.12.00, and 4015.19.00. The Brazilian antidumping regulation (Decree No. 8.058/2013) authorizes the suspension or modification of definitive antidumping measures due to public interest reasons in […]
In a nutshell On May 7, 2025, Federal Decree No. 12.451/2025 was published, revoking the recently created list of waste authorized for import and providing for a specific list to be drawn up. The rule revoked Federal Decree 12.438/2025. In summary, for the purposes of transforming strategic materials and minerals in industrial processes, the text […]
In a nutshell On April 22, 2025, the Federal Decree No. 12.438/2025 was published, which provides for exceptions to the ban on importing solid waste into Brazil. In short, for the purposes of transforming strategic materials and minerals in industrial processes, the text authorizes the import of specific waste, such as glass, rubber and certain […]
In a nutshell The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a body linked to the UN, has concluded a global agreement that aims to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime transport system every year, starting in 2028, establishing a pricing system, credits and fines in the event of non-compliance. In more detail On […]
In brief In a context of increasing trade barriers to Brazilian exports, especially the additional tariffs imposed by the United States (US Reciprocal Tariffs) that include Brazilian exports, in addition to environmental restrictions on the export of Brazilian products by the European Union and other countries (such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and […]
In brief On April 7, 2025, PGFN/MF Ordinance 721/2025 was published, offering new opportunities for settling debts registered as active federal debt. The ordinance is particularly significant for large taxpayers, as it enables them to negotiate debts under more favorable conditions. This process is not tied to the company’s financial health (CAPAG), but rather considers […]
In brief State Decree No. 51.355/2025 was published, regulating, within the scope of the State of Amazonas, the administrative infractions, penalties and precautionary measures applicable to conduct and activities harmful to the environment. In more detail On March 13, 2025, State Decree No. 51.355/2025 was published, regulating administrative infractions, penalties and precautionary measures applicable to […]
In brief On 18 March 2025, the federal government presented Bill No. 1,087 (“PL 1.087/25“) to the National Congress. PL 1.087/25 aims to (i) reduce the personal income tax (IRPF) to zero for those earning up to BRL 5,000 per month; (ii) offer a discount on the IRPF for those earning up to BRL 7,000 […]
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