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On September 22, 2026, the “Second Resolution of Amendments to the General Foreign Trade Rules for 2026 and Annexes 1, 2 and 22” was published in the Federal Official Gazette.

As Brazil continues its trajectory as a global economy, securing robust and enforceable patent protection is paramount. With a modernising patent office, political commitment, and experienced partners such as Licks Attorneys, Brazil offers a compelling venue for protecting inventions.

Brazil's health regulator ANVISA has published four public consultations that fundamentally reshape the regulatory framework for medical device reprocessing, moving from a prohibited-products list to a risk-based validation system. The proposals shift responsibility for reuse decisions to healthcare facilities while imposing new labeling requirements and authorization obligations on manufacturers, importers, and processing companies.