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Brazil Food Supplement Notification

A practical guide to Brazil Food Supplement Notification for supplements sold in Brazil: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it
Food supplements and sports nutrition products sold in Brazil; Importers and brands
Authority
Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)
Legal basis
ANVISA regulations on food supplements
Local representative
A Brazilian legal entity is required
Timeline
Notification is typically quicker than registration
Cost
Fees and local representation costs vary
If you do not comply
Seizure, fines, and sales ban

Who needs this

Documents you need

Compliance checklist

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How to comply

  1. Check permitted ingredients and limits
  2. Notify or register the product
  3. Prepare the Portuguese label
  4. Keep technical documentation available

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Brazil Food Supplement Notification — Brazil
Product category: Supplements
Authority: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)
Legal basis: ANVISA regulations on food supplements

Documents we already have:
  1. Product notification or registration
  2. Composition and permitted ingredient evidence
  3. Portuguese label with claims
  4. Manufacturing practices documentation

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Brazil Food Supplement Notification in Brazil?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Notification is typically quicker than registration.

Fees and local representation costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

Official sources

FAQ

Are supplements regulated as food?

Yes. They fall under ANVISA food rules, with specific composition and claim limits.

Can foreign labels be used?

No. Portuguese labelling with local importer details is required.

How long does Brazil Food Supplement Notification take?

Notification is typically quicker than registration.

How much does Brazil Food Supplement Notification cost?

Fees and local representation costs vary.

What happens if I sell without it?

Seizure, fines, and sales ban.

Who regulates Brazil Food Supplement Notification in Brazil?

Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA).

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