The Working Group of the Chamber of Deputies, responsible for analyzing the marketing of dietary supplements, approved a report proposing an urgent reform of the sector. The document recommends the expedited processing of three bills aimed at increasing health control and sanctions related to fraud and misleading advertising.

The bills in question are: PL 5229/25, by Pedro Paulo (PSD-RJ); PL 5319/25, by Tabata Amaral (PSB-SP); and PL 6000/25, by Mário Heringer (PDT-MG). The coordinator of the group, Deputy Felipe Carreras (PSB-PE), highlighted the seriousness of the current situation, stating that “the scenario of total insecurity regarding the consumption of dietary supplements in Brazil demands urgent measures.”

Currently, most supplements do not require health registration, according to Anvisa’s resolution (Resolution 240/18), which is based on prior notification, assuming the manufacturer’s good faith. The current sanctions, according to Law 6.437/77, are limited to fines and batch withdrawals, which are insufficient to address serious frauds, such as ingredient adulteration and the use of prohibited substances.