Brazilian Medicines Regulator Consults On Regulatory Sandbox

Brazil looks to EU, UK and others for inspiration on introducing a regulatory sandbox.

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In line with its 2024-2025 regulatory agenda, Brazil’s drug regulator Anvisa is preparing to establish a regulatory sandbox to bring innovation to patients more quickly. The agency is consulting on a 247-page regulatory impact analysis report with a view to ensuring that the final sandbox model is effective.

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