In order to commercialize procedure gloves (as well as other hospital products) the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) requires that companies be properly regulated and have the Company Operating Authorization (AFE).
The Company Operating Authorization (AFE) is a formal and private act of ANVISA, which allows a certain company to perform activities under the sanitary surveillance regime throughout the national territory (Learn more here).
This type of certification guarantees the consumer products tested by Inmetro, within the expiration dates, and that follow a strict protocol of storage and handling, proving the quality of the articles. Regulated companies are supervised by the responsible agencies, reducing the risk of the customer acquiring ineffective, defective or contaminated items.
Therefore, always prioritize purchasing products with suitable companies, certified by ANVISA, to ensure the quality and effectiveness of your gloves. Kevenoll do Brasil Produtos Médicos Hospitalares has AFE certification, both for the headquarters and for its subsidiary, both headquartered in the city of Itajaí /SC, for import and distribution of health products. Our partners and distributors go through a qualification process and need to meet technical and administrative requirements.
References
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/registros-e-autorizacoes/empresas/autorizacao-de-funcionamento/distribuidora-importadora-transportadora
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/consumidor/produtos/luvas.asp