Anvisa clarifies that phosphoethanolamine is not approved for cancer treatment.
The substance is not permitted or registered as a food supplement or medicine in Brazil. Anvisa informs the population that phosphoethanolamine is not authorized or registered as a food supplement or medicine in Brazil. The commercialization of this substance can only …
Anvisa changes regulations and reduces regulatory costs for the sanitizing industry
The measure makes it easier to modify labels on sanitizers intended for donation. To facilitate donations of sanitizing products, Anvisa decided to simplify the rules for modifying the labeling of these products when they are destined for donation. To achieve this, …
ANVISA Clarifies the Use of Smartwatches for Measuring Blood Glucose
These devices are not suitable for glycemic control. ANVISA Clarifies the Use of Smartwatches for Measuring Blood Glucose and Oximetry ANVISA has published a technical note regarding the use of smartwatches for measuring parameters such as blood glucose (blood sugar level) and …
List of Irregular Weight Loss Products
Published on 03/25/2022 at 11:48 AM Updated on 12/18/2023 at 10:49 AM The list of irregular weight loss products aims to facilitate the identification and the efforts to combat the sale of these unauthorized products. These weight loss products included in …
Anvisa revises rules for electronic cigarettes and continues with the ban.
Restrictions on producing, importing, selling, distributing, storing, and transporting, as well as advertising all electronic smoking devices, remain. The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) confirmed the continued ban on electronic smoking devices, also referred to as electronic cigarettes. This decision, taken on …
Know the codes for importing products for clinical or technological research
Anvisa advises on the correct way to petition. The procedures for obtaining consent for the import of products that are subject to health regulations, intended for clinical research or technological research conducted under the supervision of Anvisa, have been recently reviewed and adjusted. To ensure that there is no confusion …
Companies need to submit reports on medicine sales.
It is only through the submission of the report that companies will be able to make price adjustments in 2024. Stay informed about deadlines! The Executive Secretariat of the Medicines Market Regulation Chamber (SCMED) is announcing that the Medicines Market Monitoring System …
New Codes for Authorization to Operate Companies (AFE) that operate in Related Products and Activities (PAF).
The alterations apply to applications to alter address and register a branch. Requests for address alterations and branch registrations for companies holding Authorization to Operate (AFE) operating within the area of Ports, Airports, Borders and Customs Enclosures (PAF) now have new subject …
Anvisa revokes the marketing of new ointments intended for fixing or styling hair.
This decision is related to the updated regulations for products in this category, which were implemented in September this year. Anvisa has taken the decision to cancel 1,266 notifications of ointments used to fix or style hair, as specified in Resolution-RE …
ANVISA presents the results of the analysis of pesticide residues in food
The evaluation covers the 2018/2019 and 2022 cycles. Food was collected in supermarkets from all regions of Brazil. On December 6th, the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) released the results of the most recent cycle of the Pesticide Residue Analysis Program in …