A study recorded 643 voluntary surrenders involving 708 cats from 11 species between 2015 and November 2021. The route enables rescues, but fragmented data prevent systematic distinction between genuine finds, illegal possession and possible trafficking chains.
Brazil's Supreme Court recognized the voluntary pact as constitutional but upheld state rules removing tax incentives from participating companies. The ruling preserves the instrument in law, yet does not reverse major traders' withdrawal or restore its operational force.
The UBA–UNR Hazardous Waste Observatory projects 12.7 million metric tons for 2026, with only 917,700 properly treated. The rate improves from 5.57% in 2025, but the absence of consolidated official statistics, traceability and company participation leaves a critical environmental gap.