FDA Proposes Removing Oral Phenylephrine as Active Ingredient in OTC Nasal Decongestants After Review
In November 2024 the Food and Drug Administration announced its proposal to remove phenylephrine from the approved list of over-the-counter drugs to treat nasal congestion, citing evidence that the oral version of the drug is ineffective.
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.
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.
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.
Gluten and Food Labeling: What You Need to Know
Gluten and Food Labeling: What You Need to Know
Discover That it is Possible to Import Dental Products.
Discover That it is Possible to Import Dental Products
“Discover the critical role that packaging plays in the development of cosmetic products.”
“Discover the critical role that packaging plays in the development of cosmetic products.”
US FDA Publication on Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Healthcare Product Copy
On March 2024, the FDA released its latest publication titled “Collaborative Efforts: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Medical Products,” shedding light on the concerted actions undertaken by CBER, CDER, CDRH, and OCP in navigating the landscape of AI integration within the medical product realm. This comprehensive document delineates strategic focal points essential for advancing the application of AI throughout the entire lifecycle of medical products.
” FDA determines that Medical Device Registrations must be submitted electronically from October 2025″
In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced that starting in October 2025, medical device manufacturers must use the eSTAR (Electronic Submission Template and Resource) model for submitting new registration applications.
Clone Drug Registration with ANVISA: Understand the Process
Clone Drug Registration with ANVISA: Understand the Process