Brazil - Obtain a Special Temporary Registration Certificate for Pesticides (RET)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain a Special Temporary Registration Certificate for Pesticides (RET), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to write a complaint letter A4 sheet.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Conduct or provide toxicological and environmental studies or assessments related to the pesticide. These studies typically include acute and chronic toxicity tests, residues analysis, and ecological evaluations to determine the safety and potential risks associated with pesticide use.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. The officer will evaluate the submitted application, including the technical data, toxicological and environmental studies, and safety profiles of the pesticide. They will assess the potential risks and benefits associated with the pesticide use.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The officer may conduct inspections and tests to verify the compliance of the pesticide with applicable regulations, quality standards, and labeling requirements. They may also evaluate the efficacy of the pesticide in controlling the target pests.
14. Based on the evaluation and analysis, the officer will review the application and decide on the Special Temporary Registration Certificate (RET). If approved, the officer will issue the certificate with the specified validity period.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Toxicological Studies
• Proof of payment of the application fee
• Environmental Impact Study
• Labeling and Packaging
• Efficacy Data
• Product Samples
• Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Safety Data Sheets
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA)
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasilia, Federal District, 70043-900, Brazil
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasília, DF, 70043-900
Phone - +556132182089
Contact link
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Eligibility

• In Brazil, companies that are legally established and have the technical and administrative capacity to produce, import, or market pesticides are eligible to Obtain a Special Temporary Registration Certificate for Pesticides (RET).

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Product details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Special Temporary Registration Certificate for Pesticides (RET) in Brazil, known as "Certificado Especial de Registro Temporário" in Portuguese, is an official document issued by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). It allows for the temporary registration and use of specific pesticides in Brazil for a limited period of time.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The purpose of the Special Temporary Registration Certificate is to provide a streamlined process for the registration and use of pesticides that are considered important for emergency situations, research purposes, or specific agricultural needs.
• It allows for the temporary use of pesticides that have not completed the full registration process but are deemed necessary under certain circumstances.