Brazil - Draft Technical Resolution on prohibition of mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers sale into territory

Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has issued draft Technical Resolution No 207, 17 June 2016, regarding the prohibition in all Brazilian territory of manufacturing, import and marketing of mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers, as well as their use in health services.

Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 2019

Final date for comments: 25 August 2016

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