In a significant regulatory update for Argentina’s medical-device sector, the National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Technology (ANMAT) has issued Disposition 2565/2025, which reduces the minimum required remaining shelf life for imported medical-device products and accessories. Under the new rule, devices may now enter the country provided they have at least six (6) months of remaining shelf life at the time of importation. Previously, the standard requirement

If you manufacture medical devices or pharma, 2024 gives you a clear map to prioritize expansion. The rule is simple: enter where spend already flows and build local presence fast. (Totals combine HS 90 “Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus” + HS 30 “Pharmaceutical products.”)

Picture hospitals in the United States and Europe receiving high-quality medical devices from across Latin America—without the long transoceanic shipping routes. This is the promise of nearshoring : moving production closer to demand centers. While Mexico and Costa Rica remain leading players, other Latin American countries are quickly stepping into the spotlight. Beyond Mexico and Costa Rica: Rising Stars in Medical Device Manufacturing 1. Brazil With an extensive industrial

I Introduction: There’s something at every medical trade fair that you can’t capture in brochures or numbers: the constant buzz in the aisles, the gleam of illuminated displays, the excitement of a handshake that could turn into a million-dollar deal. In Latin America, the 2025 fairs are not just events — they are meeting points where science, technology, and passion for health come together to change realities. 1. Hospitalar (Brazil) – The Mecca of Healthcare in Latin Amer