Dirección Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria

DINAVISA, the National Directorate of Sanitary Surveillance, is Paraguay’s public authority for sanitary oversight and regulation. Its website provides information, guidance, notices, and access to services concerning a broad range of health-related products and establishments. Its areas of responsibility include chemically synthesized and biological medicines, herbal and homeopathic products, nutritional products, cosmetics and personal hygiene products, household sanitary products, medical and dental devices, tobacco products and electronic cigarettes, and in vitro diagnostic products.

The agency also covers bioequivalence, controlled substances and chemical precursors, research, quality control, inspections, regional sanitary surveillance, and health technology surveillance. Its functions extend to food and related products, establishment authorizations, post-market surveillance, and price setting. DINAVISA publishes public health alerts, including notices about products without sanitary registration, alongside institutional news, resolutions, transparency materials, and public consultation information. The site offers guidance for users of the VUI 2.0 system and frequently asked questions. Through these resources and services, DINAVISA supports the oversight of regulated products and sanitary activities in Paraguay.