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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/BRA/1850 Brazil 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing
Draft resolution number 969, 1 December 2020,…
Draft resolution number 969, 1 December 2020, regarding the active ingredient N12 - Neoseiulus barkeri of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution (...)
This Draft Resolution includes the active ingredient N12 - Neoseiulus barkeri in the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers.

The scientific methodology used by Brazil to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) applicable to their region. Agricultural chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Brazilian MRLs for agricultural chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards.
Environment related objective
To account for the differences in environmental factors when determining the relevant Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for reducing the adverse consequences caused from the excessive use of chemical pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft resolution number 969, 1 December 2020, regarding the active ingredient N12 - Neoseiulus barkeri of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution (...)
This Draft Resolution includes the active ingredient N12 - Neoseiulus barkeri in the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers.

The scientific methodology used by Brazil to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) applicable to their region. Agricultural chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Brazilian MRLs for agricultural chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards.
Pesticides; Household Cleaning Products; Wood Preservers
Type of measure
Technical standards
 ICS - HS Code
13
38089910
65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined after the end of the consultation period.
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/BRA/1851 Brazil 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing
Draft resolution number 962, 25 November 2020,…
Draft resolution number 962, 25 November 2020, regarding the active ingredient N11 - NEOSEIULUS IDAEUS of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution (...)
This Draft Resolution includes the active ingredient N11 - NEOSEIULUS IDAEUS in the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers.

The scientific methodology used by Brazil to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) applicable to their region. Agricultural chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Brazilian MRLs for agricultural chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards.
Environment related objective
To account for the differences in environmental factors when determining the relevant Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for reducing the adverse consequences caused from the excessive use of chemical pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft resolution number 962, 25 November 2020, regarding the active ingredient N11 - NEOSEIULUS IDAEUS of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution (...)
This Draft Resolution includes the active ingredient N11 - NEOSEIULUS IDAEUS in the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers.

The scientific methodology used by Brazil to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) applicable to their region. Agricultural chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Brazilian MRLs for agricultural chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards.
Pesticides; Household Cleaning Products; Wood Preservers
Type of measure
Technical standards
 ICS - HS Code
13
38089910
65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined after the end of the consultation period.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/866 Brazil 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Draft technical regulation setting out the…
Draft technical regulation setting out the mandatory requirements to be met by the supply chain of a three-phase induction electric motors with squirrel cage rotor in the domestic market and conformity assessment procedures, focusing on performance and energy efficiency, by means of the supplier declaration of conformity (SDoC) mechanism
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing energy efficiency requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft technical regulation setting out the mandatory requirements to be met by the supply chain of a three-phase induction electric motors with squirrel cage rotor in the domestic market and conformity assessment procedures, focusing on performance and energy efficiency, by means of the supplier declaration of conformity (SDoC) mechanism
squirrel cage induction motor, three-phase type
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
29.160.30
850151
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: Upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/874 Brazil 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing, Chemicals
Draft Technical Regulation laying down…
Draft Technical Regulation laying down metrological and safety requirements for automotive Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Liquid Reducing Agent (ARLA 32) volume measuring instruments.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing metrological and safety requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Technical Regulation laying down metrological and safety requirements for automotive Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Liquid Reducing Agent (ARLA 32) volume measuring instruments.
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Liquid Reducing Agent
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
17.060
71.080.30
28
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: Upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/882 Brazil 2019
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental…
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Resolution that prescribes new emission limits…
Resolution that prescribes new emission limits for air pollutants and noise of mopeds, motorcycles and similar new vehicles, to reduce and control the air pollution defined in the Air Pollution Control Program for Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health & safety by establishing emission limits for air pollutants and noise
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution that prescribes new emission limits for air pollutants and noise of mopeds, motorcycles and similar new vehicles, to reduce and control the air pollution defined in the Air Pollution Control Program for Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles
mopeds, motorcycles and similar new vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.040.50
43.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: On the date of its publication
Keywords
Emissions
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/883 Brazil 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Services
Resolution laying down requirements for road…
Resolution laying down requirements for road transport conditions of dangerous goods to prevent accidents to persons, property or the environment , to other goods or to the means of transport employed.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing regulations for the road transport of dangerous goods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution laying down requirements for road transport conditions of dangerous goods to prevent accidents to persons, property or the environment , to other goods or to the means of transport employed.
Road transport of dangerous goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: Within 180 days of the publication of this Resolution 5848, 25 June 2019
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/BRA Brazil 2019 General environmental protection Tax concessions Services
REPORTO - Tax Regime to Encourage Modernization…
REPORTO - Tax Regime to Encourage Modernization and Expansion of Port Structure
Environment related objective
To encourage the execution of the services such as environmental protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
REPORTO - Tax Regime to Encourage Modernization and Expansion of Port Structure
Port operator, the port concessionaire, the tenant of a public port facility and the company authorized to operate a mixed or exclusive private port facility, including those operating with offshore vessels, railroad concessionaries, dredging companies, secondary zone customs office and Professional Training Centers
Type of measure
Suspension and subsequent exemption of Import Tax (II), Indirect Tax on Industrialized Products (IPI), Program of Social Integration (PIS) and Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) taxes on imports, and of IPI, PIS and Cofins on domes
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2017-2018
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/BRA Brazil 2019 General environmental protection Tax concessions All products/economic activities
SUDAM and SUDENE programmes provide assistance to…
SUDAM and SUDENE programmes provide assistance to the economically disadvantaged Amazon and Northeast regions (this latter includes the Northern regions of the States of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais), by means of income tax reductions.
Environment related objective
To reduce economic and social imbalances between the Brazilian regions by means of compensatory mechanisms for the sustainable development and competitive integration in the national economy of the North and Northeast Regions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
SUDAM and SUDENE programmes provide assistance to the economically disadvantaged Amazon and Northeast regions (this latter includes the Northern regions of the States of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais), by means of income tax reductions.
Beneficiaries are industrial and agricultural enterprises with undertakings in the Amazon Region, the Northeast Region and the Northern region of the States of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
Type of measure
Income tax exemptions and reductions.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2017-2018
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/BRA Brazil 2019 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Investment Funds for the Amazon and the Northeast…
Investment Funds for the Amazon and the Northeast Regions
Environment related objective
Reduce economic and social imbalances between the Brazilian regions by means of compensatory mechanisms for the sustainable development and competitive integration in the national economy of the North (Amazon) and Northeast regions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Investment Funds for the Amazon and the Northeast Regions
The beneficiaries are legal persons that implement a project considered to be relevant to the region. The project, in order to be implemented with FINAM or FINOR financial assistance, should involve activities that foster regional and local development.
Type of measure
Risk capital investments through primary subscription of debentures convertible into stock, at a ratio of 70% in convertible debentures and 30% in non-convertible debentures. In 2000, Provisional Measure 2058 extinguished the non-convertible debentures. T
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2017
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/BRA Brazil 2019 Sustainable fisheries management Loans and financing Fisheries
National Programme for Financing the Enlargement…
National Programme for Financing the Enlargement and Modernization of the National Fishing Fleet – ROFROTA Pesqueira.
Environment related objective
Construction, acquisition and improvements of fishing vessels in order to enhance the ocean fishing fleet, taking into consideration environmental criteria of sustainability (including management of fishing activities).

Replacement of coastal and continental fleet fishing vessels with the objective of renewing them, taking into consideration environmental criteria of sustainability (including management of fishing effort).

Modernization, conversion, equipping and adaptation of fishing vessels to enhance the management control on fishing activities, taking into consideration environmental criteria of sustainability.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Programme for Financing the Enlargement and Modernization of the National Fishing Fleet – ROFROTA Pesqueira.
Recipients: Fishing vessel owners or charters (natural or legal persons); professional fishermen and fishing industries; industrial fishing companies (natural or legal persons and cooperatives dedicated to fishing activities).

The bonus is granted only when the installment of the loan is paid on time and sustainability criteria and improvements in the working conditions for the workers in the vessel are met. In operational terms, it generates a discount in the interest payment to be made on that installment.
Type of measure
A "non-default" bonus ("paid-on time" installment performance bonus) calculated on the interest due of the financed amount, taking into consideration environmental, social and targeted species stimulus issues.

This performance bonus can be granted to the
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2017-2018
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Endangered