Brazil - Apply for Hazardous Waste Handler License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Hazardous Waste Handler License, the applicant has to approach the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) link or Brazilian Environmental Agency (IBAMA) link
2. Hazardous waste handlers in Brazil are required to attend a training course on hazardous waste management.
3. The course must be provided by a recognized training institution and cover all the topics required by the regulatory framework.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The competent authority will inspect the facilities and operations to ensure that the applicant complies with the regulatory framework.
13. The inspection will cover aspects such as the storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
14. If the applicant passes the inspection and meets all other requirements, the applicant will receive the Hazardous Waste Handler License from the competent authority.
15. The license will allow the applicant to handle hazardous waste legally in Brazil.
16. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Training certificate
• Qualification certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA)
Address: SIA, Trecho 5, Área Especial 57, Brasília - DF, Brazil, CEP: 71.205-050
Phone number: +55 (61) 3462-8100
Contact link

Brazilian Environmental Agency (IBAMA)
Address: SEPN 505, Bloco B, Ed. Marie Prendi Cruz,
2 Andar - Brasília/DF, CEP: 70730-542
Phone: +55 61 3316-1671
Contact link

Eligibility

• In Brazil, there is a regulatory framework for the handling of hazardous waste that applies to companies, institutions, and individuals who generate, transport, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Age
• Contact details
• Gender
• Fax
• Email
• Phone number
• Qualification details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A hazardous Waste Handler License in Brazil is a legal authorization issued by the environmental agency responsible for the area where the hazardous waste management activities will be performed. The license is mandatory for companies or individuals involved in the collection, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Information which might help

• The Hazardous Waste Handler License aims to ensure that the handling of hazardous waste is carried out under the applicable environmental legislation, minimizing risks to human health and the environment.
• The license holder must comply with the conditions and requirements established in the license, such as the storage and handling procedures, safety measures, and periodic inspections.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• It is important to note that the requirements and procedures for obtaining a Hazardous Waste Handler License may vary depending on the state and municipality where the activity will take place.
• It is recommended that the applicant contacts the competent authority in his/her area for specific information on the requirements and procedures.