Brazil ANVISA Food and Drug Import Regulations

Inadequate import controls led to unsafe food and drug products entering Brazil.

Key Obligations

["ANVISA import license mandatory for food, drugs, and cosmetics", "Compliance with Brazilian food/drug standards (RDC)", "Inspection at port of entry"]

Penalty Ranges

Fines up to BRL 1.5 million; destruction of goods; imprisonment

Affected HS Codes: ["0201", "0202", "0301", "0401", "0701", "0901", "1001", "1507", "1601", "1701", "1901", "2001", "2101", "2201", "3001", "3002", "3003", "3004"]

Issuing Authority: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)

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