Anvisa has published Public Consultations No. 1,357/2025 and 1,358/2025, launching a comprehensive review of Brazil’s nutrition labeling regulation,...
OUR TEAM
Mariana Cuzziol Longo
Partner
Lawyer with extensive experience in regulatory advisory and litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agribusiness sectors, as well as expertise in the food industry. Deeply knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and standards applicable to these industries, advising companies at all stages of their administrative and strategic processes. Highly experienced in liaising with regulatory agencies such as ANVISA and MAPA, assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining registrations, certifications, licenses, and other authorizations necessary for product and operational compliance. Works on regulatory risk prevention and mitigation, including audits, due diligences, and defending corporate interests in administrative and litigation proceedings. With a strong strategic approach, helps businesses ensure regulatory compliance, facilitating market operations and minimizing legal risks arising from inspections and industry regulations.
Practice Areas
Regulatory Affairs
Education
Executive MBA in Law: Management and Business Law – FGV Law/SP
Law degree – Mackenzie/SP
Law degree – Mackenzie/SP
Affiliations, Commissions and Collegiate
Member of the Brazilian Bar Association, registered in the State of São Paulo
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish and English
Articles
MAPA issues Circular Letter No. 14/2025 on therapeutic equivalence of veterinary medicines
On September 4, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), through the Coordination for the Registration of Veterinary Products...
Decree No. 12.651/2025 regulates Law No. 14.874/2024 on research with human beings
On October 7, 2025, Decree No. 12.651/2025 was published, regulating provisions of Law No. 14.874/2024, also known as the "Brazilian Clinical Trials...
ANVISA Opens Public Consultation on the Regulation of Handmade Cosmetics and Hygiene Products
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has opened Public Consultation No. 1,353/2025 to discuss the regulation of handmade cosmetics,...
MAPA issues Act No. 40/2025 on pesticide registration applications
On September 2, 2025, Act No. 40/2025 was published, establishing significant changes to the procedures for filing pesticide registration...
ANVISA sets new rules for the importation of liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide for compounding purposes
On August 25, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Federal Government published Order No. 97 issued by ANVISA’s Collegiate Board, establishing stricter...
ANVISA’s Resolution 894/2024 comes into force on August 28 and requires mandatory reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events
On August 28, 2025, ANVISA’s Collegiate Board Resolution – RDC 894/2024 will come into force, establishing Good Cosmetovigilance Practices...
New Environmental Licensing Guidelines – Presidential Vetoes and Government Proposals Aim to Ensure Legal Certainty and Streamline Strategic Projects
Written by: Viviane Kunisawa, Mariana Cuzziol and Estela Alves The Brazilian President has vetoed 63 provisions of Bill No. 2,159/2021, which...
Environmental Licensing – Brazilian Chamber of Deputies Approves Legislative Proposal to Modernize National Regulation
Written by Mariana Cuzziol, Viviane Kunisawa and Estela Alves In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved...
Bill No. 2,159/2021 and the Future of Environmental Licensing in Brazil: Challenges and Opportunities for Agribusiness
Introduction The debate surrounding Bill No. 2,159/2021, which establishes the new General Law on Environmental Licensing, represents one of the...
Law No. 15,154 establishes exemptions for artisanal products intended for personal hygiene
On July 1, 2025, Law No. 15,154 of June 30, 2025, was published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU). The law amends the Health Surveillance...
MAPA Ordinance No. 807 of June 16, 2025, Establishes the Sustainable Projects Program under the ABC+ Plan
Written by: Viviane Kunisawa, Mariana Cuzziol and Estela Alves The Ordinance No. 807, dated June 16, 2025, issued by the Brazilian Ministry of...
Establishment of the Interministerial Working Group to regulate Articles 13 and 17 of the Nagoya Protocol
Written by: Viviane Kunisawa, Mariana Cuzziol and Estela Alves The Ordinance No. 1,392, dated May 22, 2025 establishing the Interministerial Working...
Publication of Decree No. 12,502 of June 11, 2025, which regulates Law No. 14,515 of December 29, 2022
On June 12, 2025, Decree No. 12,502 of June 11, 2025, was published in the Official Gazette (DOU), regulating Law No. 14,515 of December 29, 2022....
Ordinance No. 805 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) Establishing the National Program for the Traceability of Pesticides and Related Products
On June 10, 2025, Ordinance No. 805, dated June 9, 2025, from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), was published in the Federal...
New Decree on Biodiversity: Implications for Agribusiness
Written by: Viviane Kunisawa, Mariana Cuzziol and Estela Alves On June 4, 2025, Decree No. 12,485/2025 was published in Brazil’s Federal Official...
Ibama Opens Public Consultation on the Use of Genetic Resources in Brazil, and CGen Publishes Resolution Establishing Administrative Verification Procedure
On June 2, 2025, the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) launched a public consultation aimed at improving...