Do I need a Company Operation Authorization (AFE, in Portuguese)?
If you own a company that operates in the health, cosmetics, sanitizing and pharmaceutical industries, the Company Operation Authorization (AFE) is one of the steps in your company’s regularization process. Among a series of norms and standards, it regulates safety in facilities, …
New FoodTech projects will be selected by public notice from September onwards.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) have published a public selection call for proposals focusing on contemporary food systems, new ingredients, alternative proteins, and new food technologies. Launched on August 22, the project is articulated with the National Fund for …
The transition process of Inmetro’s regulatory model gains new guidelines.
On August 3, Ordinance No. 286, of July 27, 2022, was signed, approving the governance process and instituting the transition committee for Inmetro’s regulatory model. Alexandre Ywata, Special Secretary for Productivity and Competitiveness (Sepec), was visiting the Dr. Arménio Lobo da Cunha …
Solicita System receives migration of new subjects.
From now on, notifications of temporary and permanent discontinuation of manufacturing and reactivation of medicines manufacturing can be found in the Solicita System. Due to this migration, current requests should only be made electronically. Despite the change, the codes for electronic petitioning …
Anatel opens public consultation for standardization of cell phone chargers.
The hunt for the right cables to charge your cell phone may have its days numbered. The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) invited the society to comment on and made available the Public Consultation 45/2022, which receives contributions until August 26. This consultation presents …
MAPA launches Guide for the Rational Use of Antimicrobials for Dogs and Cats
This past Thursday, June 23th, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa) released the Guide to the Rational Use of Antimicrobials for Dogs and Cats. This is a pioneering document that addresses the responsible use of antimicrobials in animals, aiming to …
The new standard on the Certification of Good Manufacturing Practices for medical devices comes into force
On June 1st, according to Anvisa, Directors’ Collegiate Resolution (RDC) 687/2022 came into force, which brings the new criteria for granting or renewing the Certification of Good Manufacturing Practices (CBPF) for medical devices. The new standard arrives to replace the previous RDC …
NGV storage cylinders have new qualifications in Inmetro’s regulations.
In the 23th of March, Inmetro issued Ordinance no 133, which changes the regulations for cylinders made to store NGV, in terms of requalification regulation. In force since the 1st of April, the new ordinance establishes lifespan (expiration date) for cylinders manufactured …
Products used in veterinary drugs and pesticides will have new CRMs.
To increase measurement accuracy, these Certified Reference Materials will be distributed to food labs. Inmetro is making two new Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for carbofurans and nitrofurans, ingredients that can jeopardize the consumers’ health. Carbofuran is part of the carbamate family and …
Inmetro automates process to analyze import approval integrated to the Single Portal.
On April 6th, Inmetro launched a new process for granting an import license, completely automated and integrated into the Single Portal of the Foreign Trade System (Secex). As the first import consenting party to join the Portal, Inmetro arrives with this action …