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ANVISA Registration

Brazil's medical device registration system, requiring a local Brazilian Registration Holder.

To verifyUpdated Apr 22, 2026·Issued by Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA)
Medical Devices (Class I–IV)In Vitro Diagnostics

Overview

What ANVISA is and why it matters

Brazil's health regulator, ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária), classifies devices under RDC 751/2022 into four risk classes. Class III and IV devices require Brazilian Good Manufacturing Practices (BGMP) certification in addition to product registration, and every device requires a Brazilian Registration Holder acting as the local legal representative.

Requirements

What you'll need

  • Brazilian Registration Holder (local legal representative) appointed
  • Device classification per RDC 751/2022
  • Brazilian Good Manufacturing Practices (BGMP) certificate for Class III/IV
  • Technical dossier submitted via ANVISA's Solicita platform
  • Periodic registration renewal

Typical timeline

618 months

Class III/IV devices requiring a BGMP inspection typically take longer than Class I/II.

Estimated cost

$10k$80k

BGMP inspection travel/logistics for Class III/IV devices is a meaningful share of total cost.

Timelines and costs above are typical ranges illustrating general market patterns, not a quote or regulatory conclusion for your specific product. Actual figures depend on device classification, target country, and applicant readiness — professional review is required before relying on this for a business decision.

Where this applies

Applicable countries

Brazil

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreign company register a device in Brazil directly?+

No — a Brazilian Registration Holder, a locally established legal entity, must hold the registration and act as the regulatory point of contact with ANVISA.

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