The publication of ANVISA Public Consultation No. 1,362/2025 marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new paradigm in food safety in Brazil. By proposing a single RDC that revokes historical regulations such as Ordinance No. 326/97 and RDC No. 275/2002, the agency signals a definitive transition from a document-based compliance model to an integrated management approach grounded in science and critical risk analysis. With more than 100 structural topics, the proposal unifies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), requiring industries to review not only their manuals but also their entire governance culture and technical infrastructure.
This scenario requires companies to begin strategic and budgetary planning immediately, as the implementation of this “New Era of Quality” will demand time, process revisions, and, most importantly, qualified personnel capable of operationalizing these changes. With a 90-day period for public contributions, the productive sector now has a critical opportunity to analyze the technical impacts of topics such as allergen management, traceability, and cleaning validation. Anticipating this regulatory transition is no longer a competitive advantage, but rather a necessity for survival in order to ensure compliance and protect consumer safety by 2026.
