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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-GEODR9

Regulation on maximum number of condoms allowed per package in Brazil affecting UK pharmaceuticals exporters/investors

in Brazil

Trade barrier summary

A regulation from ANVISA - Brazil's Health Surveillance Agency - limited to 12, the number of condoms allowed in packages for commercialisation. This trade barrier, which is now resolved, had no phytosanitary reason, and potentially increased manufacturing costs.

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Sectors affected

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

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Resolved

Yes - April 2019

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Date reported

1 June 2019

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Last updated

23 December 2020

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Public ID

PID-GEODR9

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