Department of Authorization and Introduction of Goods (DAIM)

Dept. Head: Octavio Fernandes

Article 15

Department of Authorization and Introduction of Goods

1. The Department of Authorization and Introduction of Goods is a service under the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Medicines, responsible for overseeing procedures related to the authorization for the introduction of medicines and other health products.

2. The Department is tasked with:

a) Contributing to the formulation of policies related to the production, commercialization, importation, exportation, control, and consumption of medicines and other health products;

b) Proposing technical regulations for the establishment and operation of pharmaceutical facilities, including manufacturers, wholesalers, retail pharmacies, and pharmaceutical services in public or private hospitals and clinics, as well as medicine sales outlets;

c) In coordination with the Department of Pharmacovigilance, studying and proposing standards for the use of medicinal products, maintaining and updating the National List of Essential and Supplementary Medicines, and ensuring compliance;

d) Carrying out other tasks as provided by law or regulation, as well as those assigned by higher authorities.

3. The Department of Authorization and Introduction of Goods is headed by a department chief, appointed and dismissed in accordance with the general regime for leadership and management positions in the Public Administration. The chief reports hierarchically to the Director of the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Medicines.

Admin Staff Members: