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São Paulo Brazil Introduces Reverse Logistics Requirements for Products and Packaging

São Paulo Brazil’s Department of the Environment has introduced obligations on manufacturers, importers, distributors and traders for reverse logistics systems for a range of products and packaging (with some specified exemptions). Specified products include:

• used lubricating oil
• edible oil
• automotive oil filters
• automotive batteries
• portable batteries and batteries
• electronic products and components
• fluorescent, sodium vapor, mercury and mixed lights
• scrap tires
• expired or unused medicines

The GlobalPSC is in the process of seeking clarification of several key provisions and will advise accordingly.

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