With the aim of expanding dialogue between the public sector and companies in the metrology segment, ABRAPEM (Brazilian Association of Manufacturers of Scales, Weights, and Measures, Permittees and Importers) and REMESP (Metrological Network of the State of São Paulo) are hosting, on August 13th, in São Paulo, the event"Exploring Paths for Fraud-Free Goods and Services Trade"The initiative will bring together authorities, regulatory and supervisory agencies, industrial unions of various categories, and manufacturers for a series of debates on the main challenges in the regulated products market.
The opening will feature the presence of ABRAPEM president, Carlos Amarante, and REMESP, Celso Scaranello, as well as federal deputy Celso Russomanno, recognized for his work in defending consumer rights and transparency in consumer relations.
The program includes institutional presentations, manufacturer and union case studies, as well as panels with representatives from public agencies and partner organizations. Participations from Sicetel (National Union of the Ferrous Metal Drawing and Rolling Industry), Omron Healthcare (manufacturer of thermometers and blood pressure monitors), Sindicel (Union of the Electrical Conductors, Non-Ferrous Metal Drawing and Rolling Industry of São Paulo State), and IQA (Automotive Quality Institute) are expected, sharing experiences about the regulatory environment and the impacts of the presence of irregular instruments and products in their sectors.
The event will also feature the presence of strategic agencies such as Inmetro, IPEM-SP (Institute of Weights and Measures of the State of São Paulo), the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil, Procon-SP, and ABCOMM (Brazilian Association of Electronic Commerce), which will present their actions aimed at control, oversight, and strengthening of safe commercial practices.
More than an opportunity for institutional exposure, "Desbravando" aims to establish itself as a space for collective solution-building, promoting active listening, the improvement of regulatory processes, and the competitive security of companies operating in the metrological market and others subject to some form of mandatory regulation, combating piracy and other irregular practices, as well as the safety of users of measuring instruments or related services.
Carlos Amarante, president of Abrapem, says that the organization estimates that around 50% of commercial scale sales today are irregular: without mandatory approval by Inmetro, without a receipt, etc. This event will be a great opportunity for the public and private sectors to come together, understand the situation, and seek a harmonious solution to this problem that causes insecurity for users of measuring instruments (individuals or companies), revenue loss for companies that operate correctly (manufacturers and importers), decrease in tax collection (federal, state, and municipal), and job losses.
