Advantages of Registering Biological and Health Products in Brazil
When it comes to health products in Brazil, understanding Anvisa’s regulatory requirements is essential. Two concepts often mentioned in this context are product registration and notification. Although both are necessary processes to guarantee the safety and efficacy of products available on the market, they have important differences in terms of criteria, requirements and procedures.
ANVISA Updates Rules for Clinical Research: Innovation and Agility in Drug Development.
In November, the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) announced important changes to its rules for conducting clinical research in Brazil. The new guidelines aim to reduce bureaucratic obstacles, speed up drug development and maintain the strict technical parameters needed to guarantee the safety and efficacy of products. Among the new features is the continuous data submission mechanism, an approach that promises to optimize the analysis and approval processes.
FDA Suggests Collecting data on Ovarian Toxicity in Cancer Drug Trials
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending that sponsors include the collection of data on ovarian toxicity in the development of cancer drugs.
Integration of the Health Surveillance Fee into the Single Foreign Trade Portal: Timetable and Impacts for Brazilian Trade
Anvisa (the National Health Surveillance Agency), in partnership with the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex) and the Federal Revenue Service, has announced the integration of the payment of the Health Surveillance Fee into the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Siscomex). This change is part of a move to centralize and digitize foreign trade processes, offering more agility, transparency and simplicity for importers and exporters dealing with products subject to health surveillance.
Mexican Ministry of Health Advances with SaMD
The Mexican regulator, COFEPRIS, published the 5.0 edition of the Supplement for Medical Devices in the Mexican Pharmacopoeia, introducing regulatory requirements for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
US FDA publishes Permanent Accreditation System Conformity Assessment Program
In September 2023, the US FDA issued regulatory updates, to the guidance on the Innovative Devices Program and preliminary guidance on medical devices associated with weight loss.
Registration holder for Medical Devices Imported from Mexico
Registration holder for Medical Devices Imported from Mexico.
Mexico’s Cofepris medical Device and IVD Registration and Approval in Mexico
GRP Mexico can help you obtain COFEPRIS medical device registration and approval to sell your product on the Mexican market.
Mexico’s Cofepris has Issued New Guidelines for Changes to Medical Device Registrations
In August 2023, Mexican regulators have updated guidance on rules for modifications to medical device registrations that could streamline COFEPRIS reviews.
Import Declaration in Brazil : How to Prepare for your import
The import declaration is a fundamental step in importing goods into Brazil. Without it, customs clearance does not take place, and the goods transported do not reach the hands of the importer.
Brazil’s ANVISA Introduces New Rules on Drug labeling with RDC 768/22
As of July, the new regulatory framework for drug labeling, the RDC 768/22, from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), comes into effect.
US FDA releases 5 New Over the Counter (OTC) Monographs (final orders)
In May 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued five more final orders completing the process of publishing different monographs as part of the over the counter (OTC) monograph reform under the Act CARES.