Brazil has the most biodiversity of any country in the world due to its six varied biomes: Amazonia, Pantanal, Cerrado, Caatinga, Pampa, and Mata Atlantica. Hundreds of natural ingredients are sourced in Brazil from these diverse biomes which are used by the cosmetic industry. In 2001, Brazil, as a signatory to the Nagoya Protocol, issued regulations for the protection and sustainable exploration of its irreplacable genetic heritage.

This presentation will explain the most current regulations to be followed in order to access the biodiversity of Brazil's biomes. 

​​​​​​​About the Presenter
João Hanson has over 40 years experience in the cosmetics industry, 38 at Avon where he worked in Quality, Production, R&D and Regulatory Affairs. He joined the Associação Brasileira de Cosmetologia in 1986, serving as President 2013-2017 and Regulatory Vice President 2021-2023. He serves on the ABC Advisory Board 2023-2025.