Restrictions on producing, importing, selling, distributing, storing, and transporting, as well as advertising all electronic smoking devices, remain. The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) confirmed the continued ban on electronic smoking devices, also referred to as electronic cigarettes. This decision, taken on …

Anvisa advises on the correct way to petition. The procedures for obtaining consent for the import of products that are subject to health regulations, intended for clinical research or technological research conducted under the supervision of Anvisa, have been recently reviewed and adjusted. To ensure that there is no confusion …