Chemical sector impacted by the new rules of the Federal Police and Army

The new rules for control and inspection of chemical products by the Army and the Federal Police shook the chemical sector in January. Companies and their customers that previously did not need registration and certification of the product and/or mixture are now covered by the authority inspection, raising questions about the legislations in force.

This adaptation process must be closely monitored, and it is essential for the companies regularity to review internal procedures and, mainly, the technical and normative analysis to classify chemicals and/or mixtures as controlled or exempt.

The Ordinances of the Army and the Federal Police are in force and non-compliance occurrences subjects legal entities to the penalties of fine, interdiction of the establishment and even the revocation of registration, without prejudice to civil and/or penal sanctions.

The Public and Regulatory Law sector of NHM Advogados performs in the regularization of chemical sector`s companies and will be at your service to render any assistance related to the issue.