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The Federal Government sanctioned the new legal framework for the natural gas market, providing alterations to activities related to the transportation and commercialization of natural gas. They seek to foster market competition and attract new players to the sector.

GECEX Resolution n. 196/2021, updated the list of auto-parts not produced domestically that are subject to a reduced 2% import tariff rate under the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX), through GECEX Resolution n. 196/2021, updated the list of auto-parts not produced domestically that are subject to a reduced 2% import tariff rate under the “ex-tariff” regime.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) enacted new product composition rules and labeling requirements for food preparations containing whole-grain ingredients, providing rules for product denomination. They seek to standardize the market and facilitate consumer choice.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) launched the Strategic Vision for the “ABC+” (namely, Plan for Adaptation and Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture). The strategic vision defined the conceptual basis and strategies for the development of sustainable technology solutions within the Brazilian agriculture.

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) enacted new rules for contract termination of highway infrastructure concessions under ANTT supervision. Additionally, ANTT submitted a draft resolution to public consultation, related to economic and financial balance recomposition provisions, applicable to concessionaries impacted by the pandemic.

The Ministry of Infrastructure instituted the Modernization Policy on Federal Highway Transport Infrastructure, namely “inov@BR”, enacting policy objectives, guidelines, and responsibilities for the improvement of federal highway infrastructure. A policy manual was also approved.

Decree n. 10.672/2021, regulated the legal changes provided in 2020 to the Brazilian Ports Law (Law n. 12.815/2013). The update established simplified rules for the concession of ports and the temporary cession of port areas by port authorities.">

The Federal Government, through Decree n. 10.672/2021, regulated the legal changes provided in 2020 to the Brazilian Ports Law (Law n. 12.815/2013). The update established simplified rules for the concession of ports and the temporary cession of port areas by port authorities.

The Ministry of Economy, as part of its FIARC program (Intensive Front for Regulatory and Competition Assessment), launched two public consultations on the regulatory frameworks for the AFRMM navigation tax, and for interstate charter passenger transportation. They are designed to assess market competition and regulatory abuse.

The Ministry of Economy enacted the 2021-2022 Work Plan from the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (CONFAC, in the Portuguese acronym), establishing nine strategic lines of work for implementing trade facilitation measures. The Ministry also published a transparency dashboard covering information on approved import licenses.

The Ministry of Economy overhauled its conformity assessment procedure related to non-preferential rules of origin, establishing a post-trade verification procedure. It adheres to the Business Environment Provisional Measure, designed to facilitate Brazilian foreign trade.

GECEX Resolution n. 194/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n. 195/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy updated the list of capital goods (BK) – GECEX Resolution n. 194/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n. 195/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.

Law n. 14.133/2021), designed to consolidate, modernize, and improve the Brazilian government procurement legal framework. It provided a two-year transition period to ensure adequate implementation across the three levels of government.">

The Federal Government sanctioned the New Bidding Law (Law n. 14.133/2021), designed to consolidate, modernize, and improve the Brazilian government procurement legal framework. It provided a two-year transition period to ensure adequate implementation across the three levels of government.