Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Grupo Vigna Brasil, headquartered in São Paulo, is a distinguished consulting firm in Brazil, specializing in strategic and regulatory advisory services for the agribusiness and life sciences sectors. Established with the mission to bridge science, regulation, and market strategy, the company has become a reference point in navigating the complex regulatory landscape across Latin America and beyond. ## Core Business Vigna Brasil focuses on providing high-level consulting solutions tailored to companies operating in agrochemicals, biotechnology, bioinputs, nutrition, and health. Their interdisciplinary team comprises professionals with backgrounds in agronomy, legal sciences, business strategy, and regulatory affairs. This multi-specialist approach ensures clients benefit from holistic guidance that aligns scientific development with commercial and legal compliance. ## Products and Services Vigna Brasil's portfolio is divided into a comprehensive set of consulting modules, including: - Regulatory Affairs: Support for agrochemical and biotechnology registration across Brazilian and international regulatory agencies such as MAPA, ANVISA, and IBAMA. - BPR (Biological Product Registration): Expertise in dossier preparation, submission, and technical defense for biological inputs. - Field Management: Coordinating and executing field trials in line with GLP and GEP guidelines. - Strategic Intelligence Studies: Market and competitor analysis to guide investment decisions and innovation. - Genetic Heritage (Patrimônio Genético): Compliance with Brazil’s biodiversity laws under Law 13.123/2015. - PROPHYTO Program: Specialized support in pesticide reevaluation programs. - Legal Services: Regulatory litigation, compliance audits, and intellectual property advisory. - Human Nutrition and Health: Advisory on functional foods, supplements, and nutrition regulations under ANVISA. - LatAm & Worldwide Regulatory Expansion: Assistance in expanding registration to other countries, with experience across more than 15 LATAM markets. ## Specialization and Unique Strengths Vigna Brasil’s strength lies in its deep understanding of Brazil’s regulatory ecosystem, paired with international experience. It operates as a strategic extension of its clients’ regulatory departments, reducing time-to-market and minimizing compliance risks. The firm has built a proprietary model that integrates technical, legal, and operational knowledge into a unified consulting platform. Additionally, Vigna Brasil is one of the few companies in the region offering support for both synthetic and biological product registrations, including biopesticides and microbiological agents—a growing area due to the global trend towards sustainable agriculture. ## Financials and Market Footprint Though private and not obligated to publish detailed financials, Vigna Brasil operates across a high-value client base including multinational agrochemical corporations, emerging biotech firms, and domestic innovators. The company has been cited in strategic collaborations across Brazil’s top regulatory projects and is a registered service provider with several global life sciences companies. ## Shipment and Regulatory Activity According to public regulatory databases and import-export analysis tools such as ImportYeti and Volza, Vigna Brasil is not a product manufacturer or exporter but a regulatory facilitator. However, their regulatory dossiers have supported the import and commercialization of products with over $120 million USD in aggregate trade value across Latin America between 2020 and 2024. ## Target Markets - Agrochemical and Biological Input Companies - Seed and Biotechnology Firms - Nutraceutical and Functional Food Producers - Agribusiness Investors and Legal Advisory Firms - Startups developing biopesticides and microbial solutions - Multinational companies seeking LATAM expansion ## Capabilities - Over 15 years of regulatory experience - More than 300 product registration processes handled - Active collaborations with research institutions, CROs, and field stations - Multilingual and multidisciplinary team (Portuguese, English, Spanish) - Legal representation and technical consulting in all Brazilian states ## Certifications and Compliance - Adherence to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GEP (Good Experimental Practice) standards for field trials - Full compliance with Brazilian biodiversity regulation Law 13.123/2015 - Registered under Brazil’s regulatory platforms including ANVISA, MAPA, and IBAMA - Participation in sector councils and technical chambers like Sindiveg and Andef ## Client Testimonials > “Vigna Brasil is a strategic ally for us in Latin America. Their professionalism, knowledge of the regulatory map, and agility have accelerated our market entries significantly.” > — Regulatory Affairs Director, Global AgriTech Company > “They offer not only compliance services but real market insight that helps us make informed investment decisions.” > — Business Development Manager, European Bioinputs Firm ## Major Achievements - Spearheaded more than 80 biological registrations since 2018 under Brazil's evolving BPR system - Led regulatory intelligence and compliance strategy for the largest Latin American biopesticide market entrant in 2022 - Recognized for building regulatory frameworks for synthetic-biological product combinations - Selected partner in major innovation acceleration programs for agrifood tech