Brazil Archives

ANVISA Publishes Database for Clinical Investigations into Medical Devices

The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has announced the launch of a database aimed at clinical investigations related to medical devices. This initiative represents an important milestone in the health sector, promoting greater transparency, efficiency and safety in research carried out in Brazil.

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.

Transfer certificate of GMP and Ownership of Products: What Companies Need to Know

The transfer of Good Manufacturing Practice Certificates (GMP) at Anvisa is a specific process, usually related to changes in certificate ownership due to corporate reorganization, such as mergers or acquisitions.

QCC x GMP: How does the Quality Control Certificate relate to ANVISA’s Good Manufacturing Practices?

The QCC (Quality Control Certificate) is indeed associated with ANVISA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), but they are not exactly the same thing. ANVISA’s GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) is a regulatory requirement that certifies that health product companies, such as medicines and medical devices, follow safe and effective manufacturing practices. QCC certification is a type of quality control documentation that can be used to certify compliance with ANVISA’s GMP standards, but QCC itself is more of a type of control certification and does not replace the formal GMP authorization issued by ANVISA

ANVISA Intensifies Monitoring of Generic Drugs: New Requirements in Force

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) recently announced a new package of regulatory measures aimed at strengthening the monitoring of generic drugs in Brazil. The aim is to ensure even greater safety and efficacy for these products, which are widely used by the population and represent a significant part of the national pharmaceutical market.

Clinical Trials for Drugs/Medicines in Brazil and the Clinical Trial Application process

In Brazil, clinical trials for drugs follow strict regulations, guaranteeing the safety of participants and the efficacy of the drugs being tested. The regulatory body responsible is the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), which establishes rules for conducting these studies.