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The National Chemical Security Commission (CONASQ) approved a proposal that limits the use of dangerous substances in electronic products during its fourth ordinary meeting, held last Wednesday (25/2) at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA) in Brasilia (DF). These dangerous substances, which include heavy metals, flame retardants, or plasticizers, are released by electro -electronic devices such as cell phones, computers and kitchen utensils. Because it represents risks to human and environmental health, they should be replaced by safer alternatives.
Prepared by the temporary working group that deals with the restriction of hazardous substances (GTT-ROHS), the resolution proposal now goes to the National Environment Council (CONAMA). With this resolution, Brazil equates to the main countries developed with integrated protective legislations to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals to health and environment in the components and electronics, said the National Secretary of Urban Environment, Water Resources and Environmental Quality, Adalberto Maluf. According to him, approval occurred with the support of various sectors, such as industry and civil society.
Other measures
The fourth ordinary meeting of CONASQ was attended by representatives of the federal government, civil society and industry. The board also decided to renew the mandate of the working group (WG) on plastics chemicals, which seeks to subsidize discussions for the establishment of an international treaty against plastics pollution, still negotiating by countries. The meeting also addressed the National Pesticide Reduction Program (Pronara) and the updated national diagnosis of the National Plan for Prevention, Preparation and Rapid Response to Environmental Emergencies with Hazardous Chemicals (P2R2), as well as the creation of a permanent working group to accompany. Plenary Conasq is expected to meet again in June this year.
