Agency bans sale of counterfeit batches of cancer drug Keytruda and anesthetic Propofol after identifying irregularities The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) issued an alert regarding the identification and prohibition of counterfeit batches of the drug Keytruda, used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including lung, head, neck, and stomach cancer. The discovery occurred after detailed analysis of packaging that showed obvious irregularities. The counter

The application of technologies such as blockchain is expanding in the pharmaceutical sector to address historical challenges such as counterfeit drugs and lack of transparency in logistics. The WHO estimates that 10% of medicines worldwide are counterfeit, and in Brazil, this figure can reach 20% in some segments. André Carneiro, CEO of BBChain, points out that blockchain can reduce counterfeiting and ensure complete traceability of medicines. The technology allows monitorin

A major operation by the Civil Police was carried out in the Osasco region, with the aim of combating piracy and smuggling. The action mobilized several teams and resources, emphasizing the authorities' fight against crimes that directly affect the economy and the safety of the population. During the operation, illegal products were confiscated, which posed a threat to both the formal market and consumer rights. The police action was not limited to combating piracy. The opera

Products pose risks to public health and safety and cause financial losses to the state. The police chief of Decon (Specialized Consumer Protection Police Station), Rogério Ferreira, stated that the sale of counterfeit products in Mato Grosso comes mainly from Eastern countries and can have an impact on the health and safety of the population. The goods range from clothing to medicines in the state.   If the sale is illegal, then obviously the entire chain is illegal. And tha

Enforcement of the legislation was discussed on Thursday in the capital. The main items inspected are wines, sparkling wines, and cigarettes, according to a bill authored by Elton Weber (PSB). According to the Institute for Economic and Social Development of Borders, the value lost to crime in beverages alone may exceed R$ 2 billion. Meeting at Piratini between entities and the state government on a new law to combat the smuggling of wines and sparkling wines. Gustavo Mansur

The meeting of the Council of Business Federations of Santa Catarina (Cofem) on Monday, 15, addressed the fight against piracy and the losses caused by counterfeiting. The meeting was attended by the State Council for Combating Piracy (Cecop SC). The president of Cecop SC, Jair Antonio Schmitt, demonstrated the impacts of illegal trade in Brazil, which totaled R$ 468 billion in 2024. Among the most affected sectors are: clothing, alcoholic beverages, fuels, sporting goods, pe

Building will be built at the entrance to the port channel to expand surveillance and combat smuggling and drug trafficking On Tuesday (16), the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, and the Director-General of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues, signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the new headquarters of the Federal Police station in the Port of Santos. The project will receive investments of R$ 58 million from the Port Authority, wit

The incident was reported in the Botujuru neighborhood by the Municipal Civil Guard's Municipal Patrol Unit (ROMU). Man arrested on suspicion of producing illegal alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista (SP) — Photo: Disclosure/GCM Campo Limpo Paulista A man was arrested on Saturday afternoon (13) on suspicion of illegally manufacturing alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista (SP). The incident was reported by the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) Municipal Patrol Team (Rom

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Joint operation found clandestine warehouse in Vila Portes containing wine, perfume, cosmetics, and electronics. On Monday morning (8), a...

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The Federal Revenue Service and the State Finance Department (Sefaz/RS), with support from the Military Police, are conducting another...

An operation carried out on Friday by the Metropolitan Intelligence Center (CIM) resulted in 13 arrests, 48 products seized, and 13...

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The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul, through the Consumer Rights Protection Police Station (DECON), carried out an operation in Brusque...

A joint operation by the Federal Revenue Service, Federal Highway Police, and Brazilian Army resulted in the seizure of approximately R$...

DEIC executed search and seizure warrants in three neighborhoods in the city. Agents found packaging and bottles filled with alcoholic...

Civil police officers from the General Police Department of the Capital (DGPC) and the Police Station for the Suppression of Crimes...

A joint operation carried out this Thursday (14) in São José dos Campos resulted in the seizure of several alcoholic beverages suspected...