Brazil: Compliance

Brazil's health regulatory agency Anvisa has approved the opening of an administrative process to regulate the sale and delivery of medicines through digital marketplaces, aiming to update sanitary rules to reflect the reality of online pharmaceutical retail that has evolved far beyond the outdated 2009 regulations. The decision comes after Law 15.357/2026 authorized pharmacies to contract digital platforms for logistics and delivery services, yet significant legal uncertainties remain about compliance requ

Four Brazilian federal authorities have jointly convened a public hearing to address the sale of counterfeit and irregular products through digital platforms, signaling a shift toward regulatory proposals for the digital marketplace. The hearing will examine critical issues including platform liability, product verification mechanisms, consumer protection, and cooperation frameworks between platforms, regulators, and rights holders.

A advogada Juliane Mendonça apresenta artigo premiado sobre a responsabilização penal de intermediadores em crimes de corrupção ativa e passiva, tema que lhe rendeu destaque especial entre os melhores trabalhos de Direito Penal Econômico. O lançamento da obra coletiva acontece na FGV Direito SP, reunindo dissertações de mestrado aprovadas entre 2023 e 2025.

O Supremo Tribunal Federal iniciou o julgamento sobre a constitucionalidade da criminalização dos jogos de azar no Brasil, mas o Ministro Flavio Dino pediu vista para ampliar a análise e incluir apostas esportivas (bets) e loterias. A discussão envolve a distinção entre jogos de azar tradicionais e apostas de quotas fixas, bem como os efeitos econômicos e sociais dessas atividades na sociedade brasileira.

Brazil's food and drug regulatory agency Anvisa has initiated administrative proceedings to review advertising regulations for medicines and food products, responding to constitutional challenges...

Brazil's Extraordinary Secretariat for the Carbon Market has released a draft ordinance establishing the implementation timeline for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification obligations under the country's new emissions trading system. The proposal outlines a three-stage rollout beginning in 2027, covering sectors from aluminum and steel production to transportation, with specific annual cycles for compliance that operators must follow.

Brazil has introduced new regulations governing how foreign entities can access the country's genetic heritage and traditional knowledge through partnerships with national research institutions. The decree establishes a framework for association agreements and creates a new alliance to promote coordination and best practices in biodiversity access activities.

Brazil's CGU has released updated guidance on corporate liability enforcement, leniency agreements, and anti-corruption transparency measures. Meanwhile, the U.S. designation of Brazilian criminal organizations PCC and CV as terrorist entities creates immediate compliance obligations for companies with international exposure, requiring enhanced due diligence protocols and sanctions screening procedures.

Brazil's agricultural sector faces significant regulatory changes as new mandatory systems for pesticide registration, criminalization of illegal veterinary practice, and streamlined technical consultation procedures reshape compliance requirements. These updates impact manufacturers, importers, veterinary professionals, and agricultural businesses operating under MAPA oversight.