In this February newsletter, several key updates affecting the health and agriculture sectors in Colombia are highlighted:

1. Adverse Medicine Events: Comply with the New Regulation Starting in March

New regulations for reporting adverse medicine events are set to take effect, with mandatory compliance starting on March 1, 2025.

2. Cosmetic Labeling: New Implementation Date for the Andean Regulation

The implementation of the technical regulation for cosmetic labelling has been postponed until December 17, 2025, aiming to ensure clear information and protect public health.

3. Medical Devices and Reagents Reporting: Are You Ready for the February Deadline?

The deadlines for reporting the coding of products related to medical devices and diagnostic reagents in Colombia are being adjusted. The final deadline for Class III products is February 8, 2025, and for Class IIB and II products, it is August 8, 2025.

4. New Tool for Reporting Agricultural Input Statistics in Colombia

The ICA (Colombian Agricultural Institute) has launched a new platform for the mandatory reporting of statistics related to fertilizers, bio-inputs, and pesticides for the year 2024. The deadline for submitting reports is from February 7 to April 30, 2025.