Brazil has enacted stricter requirements for sun protection products, including sunscreen, lip balm, and hair sunscreen, through two recent regulatory updates.
Brazil Sets New Rules for Sunscreens and Related Products
Importers must meet new technical and labeling standards for sunscreens, lip balms, and hair sunscreens.
What changed
New technical standards apply to sunscreens, lip balm, and hair sunscreen.
Strict product classification now applies to specific HS codes like 330499 and 330410.
Updated labeling rules must be followed for all affected products.
Who it affects
Importers of sun protection products must ensure goods meet the new standards before the enforcement dates.
Customs brokers must classify consignments using the new HS code requirements.
What to do
Check if your products fall under the specified HS codes (330499, 330410, 330510, 330520, 330300).
Verify that products comply with the new technical specifications and labeling rules.
Ensure all documentation is ready for customs clearance by the enforcement dates.
Key dates
Regulation Analysis: Stricter Requirements for Sun Protection Products in Brazil
The user’s question refers to stricter requirements for sun protection products (sunscreen, lip balm, hair sunscreen) in Brazil, but the provided regulation sources (1 and2) do not address sun protection products, cosmetics, or health-related regulations. Instead, they pertain to:
- Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1.338/20251: Proposes amendments to the Technical Regulation on the Identity and Quality of bacon (animal product standards under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock – MAPA).
- Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1.358/20252: Regulates certification of pig breeding farms and revokes older livestock-related instructions.
Neither ordinance covers sun protection products, which fall under the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), not MAPA. Below is a structured analysis of the actual scope of the provided regulations, followed by guidance on where to find sun protection requirements.
1. Relevant Regulations from Provided Sources
Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1.338, 23 July 20251
- Scope: Proposes amendments to Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 748/2023, which established the Technical Regulation on the Identity and Quality of Bacon.
- Key Requirements:
- Enforcement: The ordinance entered into force on 24 July 2025, but the final text of amendments is pending public consultation1.
Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1.358, 14 August 20252
- Scope: Approves procedures for:
- Certification of pig breeding farms.
- Authorization to operate temporary housing establishments for pigs.
- Regulation of pig breeder movement.
- Key Requirements:
- Authority: MAPA.
2. Where to Find Sun Protection Product Regulations in Brazil
Sun protection products (sunscreen, lip balm, hair sunscreen) are regulated by ANVISA under:
- RDC No. 30/2012: Establishes technical requirements for sunscreens, including SPF labeling, UVA protection, and stability tests.
- RDC No. 7/2015: Updates registration requirements for cosmetics, including sun protection products.
- Recent Updates:
- RDC No. 752/2022: Introduced stricter UVA protection requirements (minimum UVA-PF of 1/3 of the SPF) and broad-spectrum testing.
- Public Consultation No. 1,171/2023: Proposed further amendments to sunscreen regulations (e.g., nanomaterial restrictions, new labeling rules).
For the latest ANVISA requirements, consult:
- (https://www.gov.br/anvisa/en)
- RDC No. 752/2022 (published in the Diário Oficial da União).
3. Summary Table of Provided Regulations
| Regulation | Key Requirement | Deadline/Effective Date | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1.338/20251 | Public consultation on bacon quality standards1. | Comments due: 6 Sept 2025 | MAPA |
| Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1.358/20252 | Certification of pig farms; revokes older livestock instructions2. | 19 Aug 2025 | MAPA |
Summary Answer
The provided sources (1 and2) do not address sun protection products. Instead, they regulate bacon quality standards1 and pig farming certification2 under MAPA. For sun protection products, Brazil’s ANVISA enforces requirements via RDC No. 30/2012, RDC No. 7/2015, and RDC No. 752/2022, which include SPF/UVA labeling, stability tests, and broad-spectrum protection rules. Stakeholders should consult ANVISA’s latest resolutions for compliance. The MAPA ordinances cited are unrelated to cosmetics or sun protection1, 2.
Sources
- ↩ SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 1.358, 14 August 2025 https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/TBTN23/BRA1489A1.DOCX
- ↩ SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 1.338, 23 July 2025 https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/TBTN21/BRA1284A5.DOCX