The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, Anvisa, has officially prohibited the sale, manufacture, importation, distribution, advertising, and use of more than 150 products marketed as body massage gels, intimate lubricants, and energy extracts from the company Marcos Marciano Wagner EPP. These products were sold under the brand name "Segred/Secret Love," and the ban was published in the Federal Official Gazette on Wednesday, the 25th. This action signifies a broad crackdown on unregulated health products in Brazil.

The primary reason for the prohibition is that these products failed to meet the necessary regulatory requirements for cosmetic registration, particularly since some of them are intended for internal use. Anvisa indicated that the company did not provide the required notifications to classify these items as cosmetics, leading to the cancellation of their registrations. This indicates a significant oversight where products marketed for intimate use had not undergone appropriate sanitary evaluations regarding their safety, quality, and intended purpose.

This decision underscores Anvisa's commitment to upholding health regulations and ensuring consumer safety. It reflects a growing concern about the safety of unregulated health and beauty products in Brazil, as more consumers turn to such items. The implications of this action extend beyond just the affected company, potentially influencing stricter regulations across the industry and promoting increased scrutiny of similar products in the market.