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