National Health Surveillance Agency (Brazil) (ANVISA)

ANVISA (Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria) is the Brazilian regulatory agency responsible for health surveillance, including the regulation of cosmetics, personal hygiene products, and perfumes. Brazil is one of the world's largest cosmetics markets, and ANVISA's regulations are among the most comprehensive in Latin America.

Brazilian cosmetics regulation is governed by RDC Resolution 752/2022 (replacing Resolution 07/2015). Products are classified into two risk grades: Grade 1 products (e.g., soap, shampoo, eau de toilette, makeup) require only electronic notification before marketing. Grade 2 products (e.g., sunscreens, hair dye, antiperspirants, baby products, skin lighteners) require full registration with technical dossier review by ANVISA.

ANVISA maintains lists of restricted and prohibited ingredients largely harmonized with Mercosur (South American trade bloc) resolutions. Ingredient safety is assessed based on international references including SCCS opinions. All products must comply with Mercosur labeling standards including INCI ingredient lists in descending order.

A local company (manufacturer or importer established in Brazil) must be the responsible company for regulatory purposes. Imported products require a Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate issued by the country of origin's health authority, and GMP inspections may be conducted by ANVISA.