Batteries in Brazil

Last Updated:	2004-11-08
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Introduction

Brazil does not have a federal omnibus waste regulation that covers products and their components. However, Brazil has tended to regulate specific components and waste streams that it views are of concern and imposed take-back obligations for used oil, tires, pesticide containers, and batteries. For now, batteries are the only component specific to the electric and electronics industries regulated through special federal regulations. However, programs for other components, including printer cartridges and fluorescent lamps, are under analysis by federal legislators and regulators. As new standards emerge, they will be reported in the “Regulatory Alerts” for Brazil. Although beyond the scope of this report, companies should note that several Brazilian states have moved beyond the federal laws and established their own component-specific legislation.