A Anvisa published a new resolution, this Friday 27th, to extend the ban on the use of phenol in general health or aesthetic procedures.
The text determines a preventive ban on the import, manufacture, manipulation, marketing, advertising and use of products derived from the substance.
The agency clarified that the new resolution was published after the end of the validity of the published precautionary measure on June 24th.
“The specific case of phenol continues to be evaluated and investigated by Anvisa, which analyzes the available scientific evidence and information sent by professional entities and associations in the health sector, in response to the steps carried out by the Agency. However, as this work is still in progress, it was necessary to publish the preventive measure“, recorded the agency, in a note.
