Politics

Anvisa to resume voting on RDC 327 in the first meeting of 2026

Anvisa to resume voting on RDC 327 in the first meeting of 2026

26/01/2026

Norm review may limit imports via RDC 660 if there is a national equivalent; director Thiago Campos presents dissenting vote

Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis

Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis

15/01/2026

Proposal creates a legal framework for production, importation, and self-cultivation; the report included strict security requirements for the medicinal use of cannabis

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda

07/01/2026

Minister Guilherme Boulos meets sector to discuss working group and inclusion of associations in new medicinal cannabis legislation

Conad swears in new councilors for the 2025–2027 term with the inclusion of cannabis entities

Conad swears in new councilors for the 2025–2027 term with the inclusion of cannabis entities

05/01/2026

MJSP ceremony formalizes social participation in Conad, integrating Cannab and FACT among the elected members for the new cycle

SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory

SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory

02/01/2026

SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory

Anvisa approves new framework for herbal medicines in Brazil

Anvisa approves new framework for herbal medicines in Brazil

19/12/2025

New regulation simplifies registration and expands the use of biodiversity in herbal medicines, as soon as cannabis products are classified as medicines, they must comply with these standards.

Sergipe discusses expanding medical cannabis policy in SUS

Sergipe discusses expanding medical cannabis policy in SUS

18/12/2025

Meeting of the State Health Council discussed new protocols and free access to cannabis-based products in the public network

Anvisa prohibits sale and advertising of unregistered cannabis oil

Anvisa prohibits sale and advertising of unregistered cannabis oil

15/12/2025

Document sets regulatory priorities, including rules for cannabis cultivation, updates to resolutions, and adjustments to the sector's health framework

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis

10/12/2025

Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis

10/12/2025

Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence

Anvisa to decide today the future of RDC 327 in a meeting that could redefine rules for cannabis products in Brazil

Anvisa to decide today the future of RDC 327 in a meeting that could redefine rules for cannabis products in Brazil

10/12/2025

Norm that regulates manufacturing, importation, prescription, and inspection may be entirely revoked and replaced by a new regulatory framework; decision will be made at the Collegiate Board meeting.

InCor and universities lead list of projects selected by Medicinal Cannabis Call

InCor and universities lead list of projects selected by Medicinal Cannabis Call

09/12/2025

With an investment of R$ 1.25 million, the initiative from São Paulo boosts studies in health, agriculture, veterinary, and social inclusion