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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-GKQNOG

UK companies face high costs with leaflet requirement for all over-the-counter medicines sold in Brazil

in Brazil

Trade barrier summary

This barrier was resolved when Brazil reduced its requirement for leaflets from 100% to 10% of batches of over-the-counter medicines. It allowed UK pharmaceutical companies to cut costs and save environmentally impactful resources such as paper and water.

Sectors affected

  • Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
  • Healthcare services

Resolved

Yes - August 2023

Date reported

4 May 2023

Last updated

19 November 2024

Public ID

PID-GKQNOG

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