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26/10/2012
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The proposal analyzes chamber (PL 4233/12) establishing rules for the marketing of hydrated ethyl alcohol (mixed with water) or dry (up to 1% water). The author of the proposal, Mr Rubens Bueno (PPS-PR), states that the measures are necessary to prevent accidents related to alcohol use, especially in the home environment.
The new rules limit the quantity supplied in packaging and prohibit the sale of alcohol to anhydrous or hydrated under 18. "With this, diminuiríamos the potential harmful product and restringiríamos the age group that uses the product," Bueno contends.
He believes the project brings advances in the fight against burns from the use of alcohol at home. "We're saving lives and diminishing suffering of thousands of Brazilians, especially children and adolescents," says the author.
Resolution ANVISA
In 2002, the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued a resolution prohibiting the sale of alcohol in the country The net action caused a 60% reduction of cases in the first months. However, an injunction granted to a group of manufacturers of alcohol, returned to allow the sale of the product.
According to the bill, the hydrated product with high alcohol content - above 46.2 ° INPM - should be exposed for sale in the form of gel packs and impact-resistant up to 500 grams. In liquid form, the product must be offered in the same packet type, but in smaller amounts only 250 grams. An alcohol 46.2 ° INPM presents in 100 grams of solution, 46 g of alcohol and the remainder water.
Both in liquid or gel form, and even in the case of alcoholic degrees lower - less than 46.2 ° INPM - the hydrated alcohol to be denatured, ie possess one or more substances of repugnant taste or odor which prevent their use in beverages, foods and pharmaceuticals.
Pure alcohol
Already anhydrous ethyl alcohol or pure, even when diluted to 1% water, can only be sold in the same sites of drugs and drug until the volume of 50 ml.
The bill further provides that the ethyl alcohol for industrial and laboratory testing and scientific research, hydrated or anhydrous should contain cap with tamper evident seal and label with a warning message about the purpose and the intended ban on direct to consumer sales.
The project gives a deadline of 180 days for manufacturers of products to adapt to the devices of the new law. In case of noncompliance, the violator will be subject to the following penalties:
- Fine to the premises in the amount corresponding to 100 times the amount charged for the merchandise;
- Suspension of business activities for up to 30 days in the case of recurrence, and
- Definitive suspension of the operating license of a business if a further recurrence.
Conduct
The project is being processed in the committees conclusive character of Consumer Protection, Economic Development, Industry and Trade, Social Security and Family, and the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship.
Source: Agency Chamber News
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