NR/NBR Assessments for International Machinery and Engineering Projects in Brazil

Regulatory Standards (NR) assessment for exportation of machines and entrerprise operations to Brazil

·The NR standards form a set of safety rules and occupational medicine requirements that all companies must follow in Brazil.

·Considerable fines and bans may be applied to a company that is not in compliance with the NRs in the event of an official inspection by the government agents.

·NR-10 - SAFETY IN ELECTRICITY INSTALLATIONS AND SERVICES

·NR-12 - WORKPLACE SAFETY WITH MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

·NR-13 - BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS AND PIPES AND METAL STORAGE TANKS

·Other sectoral, special and general Regulatory Standards (NR) and the related Brazilian Technical Standards (NBR)

Certificate of technical responsability covered engineering services (ART- Anotação de Responsabilidade Técnica)

·All engineering services in Brazil are only legally valid if they are covered by a Technical Responsibility Certificate (ART).

Regulatory Standards (NR) and Brazilian Technical Standards (NBR) due diligence of Brazilian entrerprise for foreign investment

·The Brazilian regulatory environment is complex, with the application of many international standards associated with local characteristics.

·It is highly recommended that potential investors hire specialized services to audit compliance with regulatory standards.

·Non-compliance with NR standards may result not only in potential fines, work stoppages, and the shutdown of manufacturing lines, but also in significant investments and project delays.

·Failing to conduct a comprehensive technical audit of NR compliance may lead to information asymmetry, significantly compromising the projected return on investment.

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