In a significant regulatory change, Salvador’s Mayor Bruno Reis has enacted a law that bans pharmacies from requiring customers to provide their CPF, or Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas, for purchasing medications or other products.
Details of the New Law
Officially designated as Law No. 9.973/2026, this legislation was published in the Municipal Official Diary on April 6, 2026. The law establishes that the submission of CPF numbers will now be optional.
Situations Where CPF May Be Required
Under the new regulations, pharmacies can only request a customer’s CPF in specific scenarios, including:
- When consumers voluntarily participate in benefit or discount programs.
- If the customer wishes to link their CPF to an electronic invoice.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
To ensure adherence to this law, strict penalties have been defined for pharmacies that violate these regulations. Potential sanctions include:
- Warnings issued to non-compliant establishments.
- Fines ranging from R$ 1,000 to R$ 5,000, which can be doubled for repeat offenses.
- Possibility of reporting to health authorities for temporary suspension of operational permits in severe or repeated violations.
Enforcement and Oversight
The enforcement of this law will be managed by municipal consumer protection agencies and health surveillance authorities. Furthermore, the Executive Branch is tasked with issuing regulations for the law’s implementation within 60 days of its passage.
This important legislative move is designed to protect consumer rights in Salvador and enhance the purchasing experience at local pharmacies.
