New requirement for laboratories: accreditation for water quality testing

Impact of Resolution SS No. 195/2024 on Water Quality Control

The São Paulo State Health Department has established new rules for monitoring water for human consumption. With mandatory ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, analytical safety standards are rising.

About Resolution SS No. 195

Published in August 2024, Resolution SS No. 195 updates the procedures for the control and surveillance of water quality intended for human consumption. The regulations state that all laboratories responsible for testing and sampling must be formally accredited under the ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 standard. The main goal is to ensure highly reliable results to protect public health.

Why is this accreditation critical?

Accreditation is not just an administrative procedure; it is an international demonstration of technical competence. Failures in testing can pose serious health risks. The ISO/IEC 17025 standard regulates everything from sampling to final analysis, ensuring that critical parameters such as turbidity and chlorine are evaluated with validated methodologies.

Essential Parameters for Accreditation

Turbidity and Apparent Color.
Fluoride and Free Residual Chlorine.
Total Coliforms and Escherichia coli.
Presence of Cryptosporidium sp. and Giardia sp.
Cyanobacteria, Cyanotoxins, and Chlorophyll-a.

Impact on the Laboratory Sector

This requirement drives operational modernization. Laboratories that are not yet accredited will need to invest in technology and quality management systems. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes responsibility in outsourcing: analytical partners must also possess proper accreditation, reinforcing transparency throughout the supply chain.

Adaptation Period:

The resolution grants a 24-month period starting from August 2024 to:

Implement changes in quality management systems.
Invest in high-precision analytical technology.
Pass accreditation audits before competent bodies such as INMETRO.

How CEIMIC Can Help

At CEIMIC, we already operate under the strict requirements of Resolution SS No. 195. We have consolidated accreditations and a qualified technical team to provide analytical solutions that meet São Paulo’s highest regulatory standards. We support collaborating laboratories and clients on their path to regulatory compliance.

For technical inquiries or analysis services, contact us at: info@ceimic.com

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Prepare your company for the NBR 10004 update

Environmental

Prepare your company for the ABNT NBR 10004 update

Waste classification regulations in Brazil are undergoing a historic transformation. With the revision of NBR 10004, companies must adopt new technical criteria and legal responsibilities.

About NBR 10004 and its update process

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched the revision of the ABNT NBR 10004 standard, a pillar originally established in 2004 that defines the criteria for the identification and categorization of solid waste. This update aims to modernize waste management in Brazil by incorporating technological advances and aligning national parameters with international best practices.

What to expect from the new 2024 version?

The revision proposes a structural change in the classification process, which will now consist of 4 critical steps:

Listing Classification: Evaluation according to the new General Waste List (LGR).
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Evaluation of substances such as Dioxins and Furans, based on international harmonized lists.
Physico-Chemical Properties: Analysis of hazard characteristics (flammability, corrosivity, reactivity).
Toxicity Evaluation: One of the most complex changes, requiring deeper analysis to determine harmful potential.

Changes in Nomenclature and Technical Responsibility

The new standard simplifies the nomenclature to Class 1 (Hazardous) and Class 2 (Non-Hazardous). A fundamental change is the elimination of the solubilization test and the adaptation of leaching protocols. Additionally, the responsibility for issuing the Waste Classification Report will fall to a qualified technical manager.

CEIMIC’s Role in the Normative Transition

At CEIMIC, we have the analytical infrastructure and the expert team needed to guide your company in this new scenario. We perform the 4 required classification steps and provide technical support to interpret the new maximum allowable values.

For inquiries regarding waste analysis or advice on the new NBR 10004, contact us at: info@ceimic.com