Paraguay announces retatrutida, but agency claims there is no authorization; drug is still in clinical study phase
A Paraguayan lab announced a drug for obesity treatment which lacks regulatory approval, as it is still in clinical trials despite promotional events.
Aneel attributes increase in electricity bill in Roraima to Linhão de Tucuruí costs
The general director of the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel) cited a judicial process related to the Linhão de Tucuruí project as a key reason for the 24.13% increase in electricity rates in Roraima.
Congress approves transforming the agency responsible for children's internet regulations into a regulatory agency
The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.
Águas de Teresina accumulates R$ 12 million in fines over six years, says regulatory agency
Águas de Teresina has faced R$ 12 million in fines since 2020, according to the Teresina Regulatory Agency due to various regulatory failures, with the latest fine being R$ 2.6 million for sewage leaks.
São Paulo Agency Defines Return of R$ 2 Billion for Gas Bills
The São Paulo Regulatory Agency (Arsesp) announced the return of approximately R$ 2 billion to consumers in São Paulo through reduced gas bills, stemming from judicial tax credits obtained by gas distribution companies.
UK clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after medicines regulator raises concerns
A UK clinical trial on puberty blockers for children has been paused following concerns from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency about potential long-term biological harms.
Anvisa seizes counterfeit cancer drug, fake batch of Mounjaro, and bans 'hormonal chip' in the country
Brazil's health regulatory agency Anvisa has seized counterfeit batches of several drugs including Mounjaro and prohibited the compounding of hormonal implants.
Sam Altman: Urgent Need for AI Regulation and Safety Measures, Proposal for International Agency Inspired by IAEA
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, proposed the establishment of an international regulatory body modeled after the IAEA to address risks associated with rapidly evolving AI technologies.
The number of suspected deaths after the use of weight loss pens rises to 65, says Anvisa
Brazil's health regulatory agency, Anvisa, reports 65 suspected deaths linked to the use of weight loss pens from December 2018 to December 2025, with a significant increase in reported adverse events.
Planning Agency Disbanded
The Planning Agency of Iceland has been disbanded, affecting various regulatory processes.
Anvisa says it will comment in the coming weeks on the registration of two competitors to Ozempic
Anvisa, Brazil's health regulatory agency, is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks regarding the approval of two competitors to Ozempic and Wegovy, as the substance semaglutide loses its patent.
Authorize Aeropuertos Argentina to assign spaces for new ramp companies at Aeroparque
Argentina's regulatory agency has allowed Aeropuertos Argentina to assign spaces for a new ramp service provider at Jorge Newbery International Airport due to operational capacity constraints.
People with four conditions and over 60s told not to get specific vaccine
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned individuals over 60 and those with certain health conditions against receiving a specific Chikungunya vaccine due to safety concerns.
Federal Network Agency: The Dubious AI Control
Germany's Federal Network Agency has been designated as the regulatory body for artificial intelligence, raising concerns about its independence and the effectiveness of its oversight.
Aneel considers Enel's performance unsatisfactory in December blackout that left more than 2 million properties without power
The Brazilian regulatory agency Aneel has deemed the response of Enel during the December blackout as inadequate, which impacted over 2 million homes in São Paulo.
What is pancreatitis, which generated an alert about weight loss pens
Brazil's health regulatory agency Anvisa has issued a warning about the risks associated with improperly using weight loss pens, including acute pancreatitis, which can be fatal.
Anvisa approves new indication for HPV vaccine to prevent oropharyngeal, head, and neck cancers
Brazil's health regulatory agency Anvisa has approved a new indication for the HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 to prevent oropharyngeal, head, and neck cancers in individuals aged 9 to 45.
Chamber transforms ANPD into a regulatory agency and defines new positions
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has approved a provisional measure transforming the ANPD into a regulatory agency and establishing 218 new positions for it.
Anvisa issues alert against the use of weight-loss pens without medical supervision
Brazil's health regulatory agency, Anvisa, has issued a warning regarding the dangerous use of weight-loss pens, citing potential health risks including severe pancreatitis and death.
Anvisa registers six suspected deaths from pancreatitis associated with the use of weight loss pens
Brazil's health regulatory agency Anvisa has reported six suspected deaths related to pancreatitis connected to weight loss pens used from 2020 to 2025.
Reps probes NBET over N4.10bn regulatory income
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance questioned Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's management regarding the use of N4.10bn regulatory income for the fiscal year 2025 and suspended consideration of the agency's 2026 budget proposal.
The Director General's Anger in Email: 'Devastating Micromanagement'
Internal emails reveal a previously unknown rift between the Civil Defense Agency and the Ministry of Defense regarding a proposed regulatory letter, with General Director Mikael Frisell expressing concern over 'devastating micromanagement.'
Novo Nordisk requests Anvisa's authorization to sell Wegovy in pills in Brazil
Novo Nordisk has requested authorization from Anvisa to sell Wegovy in pill form in Brazil, with the request submitted on January 30, but the Brazilian regulatory agency has not yet responded.
Anvisa prohibits condensed milk due to bacteria and points out irregularities in supplements
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency Anvisa has temporarily banned a batch of semisweet condensed milk from the brand La Vaquita after finding unacceptable levels of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in microbiological tests.
With experimental environment for associations, Anvisa defines how cannabis cultivation will function in Brazil
The National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil has published resolutions detailing the regulations for cannabis cultivation, including an experimental regulatory environment for non-industrial supply models.
Understand why Mounjaro and other weight-loss pens may be associated with pancreatitis
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned of deaths linked to severe pancreatitis associated with weight-loss and diabetes medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, advising users to watch for intense and persistent abdominal pain.
UK regulatory agency warns of acute pancreatitis and deaths associated with weight loss pens
Users of weight loss pens, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, should be aware of the rare but real possibility of developing acute pancreatitis, according to a warning from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Ban of 4.7 million social media accounts for minors in Australia
The Australian Internet regulatory agency reported that social media companies have collectively banned approximately 4.7 million accounts of teenagers under 16, following the implementation of the first global ban of its kind.
Raid in the UK Reveals Huge Illegal Weight Loss Drug Factory
A significant operation manufacturing and distributing illegal experimental weight loss drugs was uncovered in Northampton, UK, following a major two-day raid by the medicines regulatory agency.