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Reavaliação de agroquímicos e devido processo legal administrativo
A recent decision by Brazil's Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region confirms that the Ministry of Agriculture holds final authority over agrochemical use decisions following environmental assessments by Ibama. This ruling addresses regulatory inconsistencies in the re-evaluation process of active ingredients, particularly regarding imidacloprid, and establishes that uniform treatment must apply to both registered products and new registration requests.
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Statute #15,496/2026 Establishes Fertilizer Industry Development Program (PROFERT)
Brazil's new Statute #15,496/2026 establishes PROFERT, a comprehensive program designed to boost domestic fertilizer production and reduce the country's external dependence on agricultural inputs. The legislation introduces mandatory blending requirements for domestically produced fertilizers starting July 2027 and creates financing mechanisms through BNDES to support qualified producers of fertilizers, bioinputs, and biofertilizers.
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Licenciamento ambiental é destaque em decisões do STF e da ANAC; confira a newsletter
O Decreto nº 13.094/2026 regulamenta o ProBioQAV e estabelece metas progressivas para combustível sustentável de aviação, enquanto o STF suspende demolição de residência em APP e adia julgamento crucial sobre a Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental. Essas decisões marcam desenvolvimentos significativos na regulação ambiental brasileira, afetando desde o setor de aviação até a proteção de áreas de preservação perman
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CONAMA Resolution No. 516/2026 Published To Establish The “Brazilian RoHS”
Brazil's National Environmental Council has introduced Resolution No. 516/2026, establishing strict limits on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the country. The regulation creates a mandatory national registry system and imposes compliance obligations across the entire supply chain, with varying implementation timelines ranging from immediate effect to four years depending on the substance. Non-compliance triggers recall procedures, environmental disposal requirements, and
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Greenwashing no mercado de carbono tem primeira condenação no Brasil
A 6ª Vara Cível de São Paulo condenou uma empresa a R$ 5 milhões por danos morais coletivos devido à comunicação ambiental insuficiente sobre créditos de carbono voluntários. O tribunal considerou que o uso de expressões genéricas como "compensação" e "neutralização", sem metodologia clara de cálculo, rastreabilidade dos créditos ou vínculo entre valores pagos e projetos específicos, configura publicidade enganosa
Brazil Consumer
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Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 239
This weekly bulletin from the Brasília litigation team highlights key cases scheduled for judgment by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, alongside critical legislative matters pending votes in the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The briefing covers administrative law, environmental regulations, and energy infrastructure issues set to be decided during the week of May 11-15, 2026.
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Progress In The Implementation Of The Brazilian Emissions Trading System: CTCP Resolutions And Sectoral Coverage Proposal
Brazil's Permanent Technical Advisory Committee has published a comprehensive package of resolutions establishing the operational framework for the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE), including the creation of specialized working groups and a phased sectoral implementation timeline. The resolutions define critical technical infrastructure spanning financial mechanisms, monitoring and verification protocols, and methodology accreditation processes.
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