Brasil Ceras reinforces its commitment to a more ethical, sustainable, and safe carnauba supply chain with the launch of the Internal Control System Handbook — 4th Edition, Revision 04.
In 2025, we are distributing 1,000 handbooks produced entirely with recycled paper, highlighting our focus on sustainability in every detail.
What Sets Brasil Ceras’ Internal Control System Handbook Apart in the Industry:
Complete and Detailed Traceability
Requirements for information such as worker identification, transportation, collection area, land ownership, and the number of mangarás (carnauba inflorescences) per tree.
Economic Production Management
Practical instructions for production estimation, cost management, profit calculation, and income distribution.
Health, Safety, and First Aid
Updated guidelines for using protective equipment, field safety rules, and essential first aid recommendations — a distinguishing feature that emphasizes care for everyone’s physical integrity.
Compliance for Carnauba Beating Machines
Specific rules to ensure safety in the use of beating machines, including technical requirements, employer responsibilities, and safe operation guidelines in accordance with labor regulations.
Expanded and Transparent Code of Conduct
Focus on human rights, decent working conditions, mandatory training, and clear penalties in cases of non-compliance.
Open Communication Channels
The handbook provides specific channels for complaints, suggestions, or reports, ensuring all suppliers and partners have an active voice.
Educational and Accessible Content
Maps, charts, and infographics to facilitate understanding, with clear and objective language for all supplier and extractivist profiles.
More Than a Protocol: A Tool for Social, Environmental, and Economic Development
Brasil Ceras’ Internal Control System Handbook goes beyond industry requirements, offering practical and comprehensive guidance to ensure quality, safety, traceability, and the appreciation of local communities.
