New Brazilian Law Shakes Up Clinical Trial Regulation

A new federal law aims to promote the conduct of trials and speed up access to innovative drugs in Brazil.

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Brazil has new regulations on clinical trials • Source: Shutterstock

A new law approved by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 28 May is expected to improve the regulatory environment for clinical trials in the country by bringing together various different regulations in one place and clarifying the roles of all parties involved.

The law, published on 29 May, will take effect on 26 August 2024. It covers a wide range of...

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