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Industry Associations — SBCTA / ABIMO

Several industry associations represent the medical device and IVD sector in Brazil, engaging with ANVISA on regulatory matters and providing resources for industry.

Key associations​

ABIMO — Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Artigos e Equipamentos Médicos e Odontológicos​

ABIMO is the primary trade association for Brazilian medical device and dental equipment manufacturers. Key activities:

  • Participates in ANVISA public consultations on draft regulations;
  • Provides regulatory training and guidance for member companies;
  • Represents Brazilian industry in IMDRF, ISO, and MERCOSUL technical committees; and
  • Publishes regulatory updates and guidance for members.

SBCTA (Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos) is a food science association and is not a primary representative for medical device manufacturers. Sector-specific medical device associations include ABIIS and ABRIFIBRA for IVD and clinical research support.​

Various other sector-specific associations represent IVD manufacturers, radiation equipment companies, and healthcare technology providers.

SINDIMED — Sindicato Nacional da Indústria de Produtos para Saúde​

SINDIMED represents the interests of the medical device industry in labour and industrial policy matters.

International associations active in Brazil​

  • EUCOMED / MedTech Europe — represents European manufacturers in Brazil

  • AdvaMed — US medical device industry association with Brazil engagement

  • JFMDA — Japan Federation of Medical Devices Associations — active in MERCOSUL regulatory harmonisation

  • ABIMO

  • ANVISA — Consultas Públicas

Official sources

Verify all information against official ANVISA sources before making regulatory decisions.

Remove the reference to SBCTA as a health tech association. Instead, add: 'ABIIS (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Dispositivos Médicos) — represents in vitro diagnostics and medical device manufacturers. ABRIFIBRA (Associação Brasileira de Infraestrutura para a Pesquisa Clínica) — represents clinical research organisations and providers.'