Greater Rigor and Safety: ANVISA’s New Guidelines for Impurities and Degradation Products in Medicines

The National Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has published a new set of guidelines regarding the classification, identification, and control of impurities and degradation products in medicines. This update is crucial for the pharmaceutical industry as it establishes clearer and more rigorous criteria for demonstrating product safety and quality. The focus of the new guidelines is to harmonize national practices with international guidelines and ensure that acceptable limits for these substances are consistently monitored throughout the drug’s lifecycle, from production to expiration date.
ANVISA on High Alert: The Use of Injectable Cosmetics and the Strict Enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices in Brazil

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) is intensifying enforcement against the dangerous practice of using cosmetics as injectables and reinforcing the strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Understand the regulatory implications for the cosmetics and medical device sectors in Brazil and the associated risks.
The Impact of Anvisa Regulations on Medicines, Medical Devices, Cosmetics, and Supplements

This blog post discusses recent ANVISA regulatory changes that directly impact the industries of medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and sanitizing products, as well as dietary supplements. The goal is to provide a practical guide for regulatory affairs companies, such as GRP Brazil, to anticipate and adjust their processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
ANVISA explains how drug safety is assessed in the pharmacovigilance cycle

Pharmacovigilance is essential to ensure that medicines marketed in Brazil continue to be safe and effective over time. Even after approval and market entry, these products continue to be monitored through a structured cycle that involves detecting adverse events, analyzing risks and adopting corrective measures. In this blog, you will understand how this process coordinated by ANVISA works, what the roles of each agent involved are and why the participation of society is so important.
ANVISA Opens Public Consultation on New Regulatory Framework for Medical Devices in Brazil

Brazil’s national health surveillance agency, ANVISA, has launched a targeted public consultation as part of its effort to revise and modernize the regulatory framework for medical devices. This initiative aims to align Brazilian regulations with international best practices, enhance patient safety, and foster innovation. Stakeholders across the health and regulatory sectors are invited to submit their contributions and insights.
New Guidance on Forced Degradation Studies for Medicines in Brazil

The stability of medicines is one of the fundamental pillars to ensure their efficacy, safety, and quality throughout their shelf life. In this context, forced degradation studies are essential tools for drug development and stability assessment. Recently, Anvisa published new guidance establishing clear directives for conducting these studies in Brazil, providing greater consistency and transparency for the pharmaceutical industry.