ORBIS Compliance

Revocation of RDC 25/2001 and Introduction of RDC 579/2021

Published /Brazil

This RDC revokes the old RDC 25/2001. The review of the former RDC was carried out with the aim of covering and revising the regulatory requirements and updating and harmonizing the concept of reform used internationally.

RDC579/2021 defines the requirements for the importation, commercialization, and donation of used or refurbished medical devices intended for use in Brazil, applicable to medical equipment and in vitro diagnostic instruments.

Brazil Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityTechnical compliance certificate: 2 to 3 years
Application LanguagePortuguese
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementRequires testing

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