Public Supervisory Authorities in Brazil

Monitoring Merchandise Flows

In order to protect its market, Brazil has created different public authorities in charge of monitoring the goods flows in various sectors. These authorities issue the Import Licenses that allow one to import products into Brazil.

The Most Frequently Consulted Organizations

ANVISA

Public authority issuing Import Licenses related to medical-cosmetic-pharmaceutical products.

See the website: ANVISA

DECEX

Public authority issuing Import Licenses related to some textile and clothing products.

See the website: DECEX

IBAMA

Public authority issuing Import Licenses related to some environmental products.

See the website: IBAMA

INMETRO

Public authority issuing Import Licenses related to measurement apparels.

See the website: INMETRO

MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture)

Public authority issuing Import Licenses related to food, beverages, and related products.
See the website: MAPA