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ANVISA advice on products subject to sanitary control that may or may not be present in the luggage of travelers who arrive in Brazil

08/05/2012

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Already available from this Monday (7/5), the portal of the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA), video with guidance on products subject to sanitary control that may or may not be present in the luggage of travelers coming to Brazil. The video, which features English subtitles will also be aired on international flights and at airports around the country.

By entering Brazil are subject to health control products is directly related to people's health, such as medicines, foods, cosmetics, cleaning products and materials or equipment for medical diagnosis. "It is important that travelers know the rules on the control performed by the health authorities to ensure that goods are not forbidden," explains the director of ANVISA, Agenor Alvares.

According to rules of ANVISA, products for own use are exempt from sanitary control. "They are considered for their own use those products in quantity and frequency compatible with the duration and purpose of treatment, or they do not characterize those who trade or provide services to others," advises the director of the Agency.

It is important that I get to Brazil, travelers have in hand, the prescription or limitation period for professional use of products that bring in the luggage. "These are the only proofs you can avoid possible doubts of the health authorities on the import of drugs for personal use," says Alvarez.

For entry into the national territory, of biological products intended for therapeutic purposes, for example, tissues, cells and blood, is required prior authorization from ANVISA. Since the products in original packaging with no identification are forbidden to enter Brazil.

Managed

For medicinal products containing substances subject to special control, such as the black box and antibiotics, it takes the traveler to make sure the drug is approved in Brazil. In addition, you must check for the mandatory presentation of a prescription at the time of entry of this product in the country. This information is available at the ANVISA.

Other cases

Legal entities such as businesses, government agencies and associations, follow specific rules for imports of products subject to sanitary surveillance. In case of doubt, the guidance is that the person in contact with ANVISA by phone: 0800 642 9782 or access the website of the Agency.

Check out the video here with guidance on products subject to sanitary control that may or may not be present in the luggage of international travelers.

Danilo Molina - Press / Anvisa


Source: ANVISA

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