ANVISA's adherence to the Integrated Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is an important step towards the program's effectiveness, which has as its main premise the streamlining of import and export processes in the country, while maintaining proper oversight.

Therefore, it is important that companies requiring ANVISA approval to import their products also adapt and seek OEA certification.

From the news article:

Anvisa and the Federal Revenue Service will establish a partnership next Tuesday (May 7th) at 9 am, at the Agency's headquarters in Brasília, to implement actions to improve the import process for products subject to health surveillance. Joining the Integrated Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program will contribute to optimizing resources and reducing the time required for approvals in import processes by Anvisa. The signing of the decree will formally authorize the start of collaboration between the two agencies. 

Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) are companies recognized by Brazilian Customs and considered low-risk in terms of cargo security and compliance with obligations. The Integrated AEO model was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) and has since been expanded to other state agencies involved in foreign trade. 

The model aims to make the flow of international trade more agile and predictable, while promoting customs modernization, expanding the implementation of risk management, and prioritizing actions on high-risk stakeholders. The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification requires that stakeholders in foreign trade operations meet criteria for supply chain security in the flow of foreign trade operations and for tax and customs compliance.

Source: ANVISA