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Brazil RoHS (ABNT NBR 16156)
Definition
Brazil’s RoHS-equivalent regulation is ABNT NBR 16156:2013 (Electrical and Electronic Products — Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances), developed by the Brazilian Association of Technical Norms (ABNT). It restricts the same six hazardous substances as EU RoHS 1 (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr⁶⁺, PBBs, PBDEs) at equivalent concentration limits. Brazil’s regulatory framework also includes the National Solid Waste Policy (Lei 12.305/2010) and specific sector agreements for EEE, which create extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations. INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology) oversees conformity assessment for electronics in Brazil.
Source
ABNT NBR 16156:2013; Brazil National Solid Waste Policy (Lei 12.305/2010); INMETRO conformity assessment requirements.
Practical Explanation (Compliance Context)
Manufacturers exporting EEE to Brazil should assess ABNT NBR 16156 compliance requirements and any INMETRO conformity certification required for their product categories. Brazilian standards broadly align with EU RoHS substance restrictions, allowing dual-compliance documentation strategies. However, INMETRO certification and labeling may require additional Brazil-specific steps. The Brazilian EPR framework for e-waste (through sector agreements) also creates take-back and recycling obligations for EEE manufacturers.