New Pharmaceutical Labeling Rules Proposed in Brazil
Friday, April 10th, 2009Brazil’s National Sanitary Vigilance Agency (ANVISA) is proposing changes in package labeling rules for pharmaceuticals sold in that country (as set out in ANVISA Resolution RDC 333/03) with a view to making pack labels more informative to consumers. For example, the proposals released for public consultation (until 11 May) would make medicines with a sedative […]
“Eco-Sustainable” Packaging Made from Yucca
Sunday, October 21st, 2007Synopsis in English: Brazil’s National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) has announced that it will back a local firm that produces biodegradable packaging and products made from yucca (otherwise known as manioc or cassava, depending on where you are). BNDES will provide R$2.3 million in the form of fixed-income financing (bond) in CBPAK Embalagens […]