Brazil’s Anvisa approves Rules for travelers entering Brazil

Foreign and Brazilian travelers abroad must present the Negative PCR exam to the airline company responsible for the flight, before boarding
Brazil’s Anvisa approves extending the use of CoronaVac to children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years

The emergency use authorization granted this Thursday (01/20) is valid only for the age group 6 to 17 years old.
Brazil’s Anvisa approves eighth cannabis-based medicinal product

Resolution RDC No.327/2019 establishes requirements for the marketing of cannabis products for medicinal purposes. So far, there are eight cannabis products approved by ANVISA.
Guidebook on Requesting Emergency Use of Drugs for Covid-19

The guideline describes the minimum technical requirements to be presented by the companies for temporary Authorization for Emergency Use of drugs for Covid-19.
Anvisa approves the emergency use of antibodies for Covid-19 treatment

The indication for use is for mild and moderate Covid-19 cases in adults and pediatric patients (12 years and older) with laboratory-confirmed infection.
Mexico’s Cofepris Submits preliminary draft amendment of the Health Products Regulation

On April 7th, Cofepris submitted a preliminary draft amendment on Heath products regulation with the goal to optimize current practices based on best practices of international regulatory agencies.
FioCruz reinforces the position adopted by Anvisa, EMA and WHO on vaccine safety

Confidentiality agreement between the two regulatory authorities confirms Anvisa’s recognition on the international scene.
Anvisa will begin monitoring prices of medical devices

Confidentiality agreement between the two regulatory authorities confirms Anvisa’s recognition on the international scene.
Anvisa signs agreement with European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Confidentiality agreement between the two regulatory authorities confirms Anvisa’s recognition on the international scene.
Guideline for Importation Process of Vaccines in Brazil

Material organized by Procomex brings description about the vaccine importation process into Brazil.
Brazil’s Anvisa defines requirements for requests for emergency use of vaccines

A guide prepared by Anvisa provides guidance to development companies on procedures for emergency use authorization of Covid-19 vaccines.
Brazil’s Anvisa is approved for Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme – PIC/S

Brazil’s ANVISA has completed the process of joining the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). The Agency will become the 54th member of the international pharmaceutical inspection initiative.