This document provides addresses for various ministries, institutions, associations and federations in Brazil. It begins by listing the addresses of 13 Brazilian ministries located in Brasilia, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Finance. It then provides addresses for associations representing various industries, such as the Brazilian Food Industry Association and Brazilian Chemical Industry Association. Finally, it includes addresses for the Swiss and Brazilian embassies and consulates in both countries, as well as the Swiss-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.

1. Brazil
Basic Addresses
Compiled by:
Swiss Business Hub Brazil
São Paulo, February 2009
1) Ministries and Institutions
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco H – Itamaraty
70170-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3411 6161
Fax: (55 61) 3411 6016
http://www.mre.gov.br
Ministry of Science and Technology
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco E
70067-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3411 7500
Fax: (55 61) 3317 7571
http://www.mct.gov.br
Ministry of Development, Trade and Industry
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco J
70054-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 2109 7000
Fax: (55 61) 2109 7828
http://www.desenvolvimento.gov.br
Ministry of Finance
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco P
70048-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3412 2000/ 3000
Fax: (55 61) 3226 9084
E-mail: sainmf@fazenda.gov.br
http://www.fazenda.gov.br
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2. Ministry of Health
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
70058-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3315 2425
Fax: (55 61) 3224 8747
http://www.saude.gov.br
Sanitary Surveillance Agency – ANVISA
For registration of medical and health products
SEPN 515, Bloco B, Ed.Ômega
70770-502, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3448 1000
http://www.anvisa.gov.br
Ministry of Transports
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco R
70044-900, Brasília, DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3311 7000
Fax: (55 61) 3311 7876
http://www.transportes.gov.br
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco U
70065-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3319 5000
Fax: (55 61) 3319-5074
http://www.mme.gov.br
Ministry of Environment
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco B, 5° andar
70068-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3317 1000
Fax: (55 61) 3317 1755
http://www.mma.gov.br
Brazilian Central Bank – BCB
SBS Quadra 3 Bloco B, Edifício Sede
70074-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3414 1000
Fax: (55 61) 3414 2553
http://www.bcb.gov.br
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3. Brazilian Economic and Social Development Bank – BNDES
Av. República do Chile, 100, Centro
20031-917, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
PABX: (55 21) 2172 7447
http://www.bndes.gov.br
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics – IBGE
Avenida Franklin Roosevelt 166, 10° Andar
20.021-120, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
Phone: (55 21) 2142 4501
http://www.ibge.gov.br
Brazilian Association of Technical Regulations – ABNT
Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas
R. Minas Gerais, 190, Higienópolis
01244-010, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3017 3600
E-mail atendimento.sp@abnt.org.br
http://www.abnt.org.br
Brazilian Institute of Metrology, Regulation and Industrial Quality – INMETRO
Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Normalização e Qualidade Industrial
Rua Santa Alexandrina, 416, 5° andar, Rio Comprido
20261-232, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
Phone: (55 21) 0800 285 1818
Fax: (55 21) 2563 2970
http://www.inmetro.gov.br
2) Associations and Federations
Brazilian Food Industry Association
ABIA – Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Alimentação
Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 1478, 11° andar
01451-001, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3030 1353
Fax: (55 11) 3814 6688
E-mail: abia@abia.org.br
http://www.abia.org.br
Brazilian Association of Industries of Medical, Dental, Hospital and Laboratory Supplies and
Equipment
ABIMO – Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Artigos e Equipamentos Médicos, Odontológicos,
Hospitalares e Laboratórios
Av. Paulista, 1313, 8° andar, Sala 806
01311-923, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3285 0155
Fax: (55 11) 3285 0155 ext. 21 and 30
E-mail: abimo@abimo.org.br
http://www.abimo.org.br
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4. Construction Industry Union of the State of São Paulo
SINDUSCONSP – Sindicato da Indústria de Construção Civil do Estado de São Paulo
R. Dona Veridiana, 55
01238-010, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3334 5600
Fax: (55 11) 3224 8266
E-mail: sindusconsp@sindusconsp.com.br
http://www.sindusconsp.com.br
Brazilian Chocolate, Cacao, Peanut, Candy and By-Products Industry Association
ABICAB – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Chocolate, Cacau, Amendoim, Bala e Derivados
Av. Paulista, 1313, 8° andar, Cj.809
01311-923, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3266 4366
Fax: (55 11) 3266 4366
E-mail: abicab@abicabsweetbrazil.org.br
http://www.abicab.org.br
Brazilian Electrical and Eletronics Industry Association
ABINEE – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Elétrica e Eletrônica
Av. Paulista, 1313, 7° andar
01311-923, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 2175 0000
Fax: (55 11) 2175 0090
E-mail: abinee@abinee.org.br
http://www.abinee.org.br
Brazilian Perfume, Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Industry Association
ABIHPEC – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Higiene Pessoal, Perfumaria e Cosméticos
Av. Paulista, 1313, 10° andar, Cj.1080
01311-923, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3372 9899
Fax: (55 11) 3266 5387
E-mail: geral@abihpec.org.br
http://www.abihpec.org.br
Brazilian Machines and Equipment Industry Association
ABIMAQ – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos
Av. Jabaquara, 2925
04045-902, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 5582 6300
Fax: (55 11) 5582 6312
E-mail: abimaq@abimaq.org.br
http://www.abimaq.org.br
Association of the Midia Representatives
ABRE – Associação dos Representantes de Veículos de Comunicação
R. 7 de Abril, 235 Cj. 205, 2° andar, Centro
01043-000, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3256 6308
Fax: (55 11) 3256 6308
E-mail: abre@abre.inf.br
http://www.abre.inf.br
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5. Brazilian Plastics Industry Association
ABIPLAST – Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico
Av. Paulista, 2439, Cj.81/82
01311-936, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3060 9688
Fax: (55 11) 3060 9686
E-mail: abiplast@abiplast.org.br
http://www.abiplast.org.br
Brazilian Chemical Industry Association
ABIQUIM – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química
Av. Chedid Chafet, 222, Bloco C, 4° andar
04551-065, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 2148 4700
Fax: (55 11) 2148 4760
E-mail: abiquim@abiquim.org.br
http://www.abiquim.org.br
Brazilian Textile and Clothing Industry Association
ABIT – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Têxtil e de Confecção
R. Marquês de Itu, 968
01223-000, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3823 6100
Fax: (55 11) 3823 6122
abit@abit.org.br
http://www.abit.org.br
National Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers Association
ANFAVEA – Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores
Av. Indianópolis, 496
04062-900, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 2193 7800
Fax: (55 11) 2103 7825
E-mail: anfavea@anfavea.com.br
http://www.anfavea.com.br
Brazilian Pharmaceutical Industry Federation
FEBRAFARMA – Federação Brasileira da Indústria Farmacêutica
R. Alvorada, 1280
04550-004, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3046 9292
Fax: (55 11) 3849 0133
E-mail: febrafarma@febrafarma.org.br
http://www.febrafarma.com.br
Federation of Industry of the State of São Paulo
FIESP – Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo
Av. Paulista, 1313, 6° andar
01311-923, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 11) 3549 4499
Fax: (55 11) 3284 0793/ 3549 9537
E-mail: atendimento@fiesp.org.br
http://www.fiesp.org.br
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6. Federation of Industry of the State of Rio de Janeiro
FIRJAN – Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Av. Graça Aranha, 1, Centro
20030-002, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
Phone: (55 21) 2563 4455/ 4124
Fax: (55 21) 2262 8780
E-mail: gp@firjan.org.br
http://www.firjan.org.br
3) Embassy, Consulates and Chambers of Commerce
a) Addresses of Swiss Embassy and General Consulates in Brazil:
Swiss Embassy in Brasília
Ambassador: Wilhelm Meier
SES - Av. das Nações, quadra 811 – lote 41
70448-900, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Phone: (55 61) 3443 5500 / 3922
Fax :(55 61) 3443 5711
E-mail: bra.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
http://www.dfae.admin.ch/brasilia
Open:
Monday through Thursday from 07h30 to 12h and
from 13h to 16h45/ Friday from 07h30 to 13h30
Consulate General of Switzerland Consulate General of Switzerland
Rio de Janeiro São Paulo
Consul General: Mr. Roland Fischer Consul General: Mr. Hans Hauser
R. Cândido Mendes, 157, 11° andar Av. Paulista 1754, 4° andar
20241-220, Rio de Janeiro – RJ 01310-920, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: (55 21) 2221 1867 Phone: (55 11) 3372 8200
Fax: (55 21) 2252 3991 Fax :(55 11) 3253 5716
E-mail: rio.vertretung@eda.admin.ch E-mail: sao.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
http://www.dfae.admin.ch/riodejaneiro http://www.dfae.admin.ch/saopaulo
Open to Public: Monday through Friday from Open to Public: Monday through Friday from
09h to 12h 09h to 11h30
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7. b) Addresses of Brazilian Embassy and General Consulate in Switzerland:
Brazilian Embassy in Bern
Monbijoustrasse 68
3007 Bern
Phone: 031 371 85 15
Fax: 031 371 05 25
E-mail: info@brasbern.ch
http://www.brasbern.ch
Brazilian General Consulate in Genève Brazilian General Consulate in Zurich
Rue de Lausanne 54 Stampfenbachstrasse 138
1202 Genève 8006 Zürich
Phone: 022 906 9420 Phone: 044 206 90 20
Fax: 022 906 9435 Fax : 044 206 90 21
E-mail: brasil@consulado.ch E-mail : geral@consuladobrasil.ch
http://www.consulado.ch http://www.consuladobrasil.ch
c)Chambers of Commerce
Swiss Brazilian Chamber of Commerce – SWISSCAM
Executive Director: Mr. Stephan Buser
Avenida das Nações Unidas 18.001, 6° andar
04795-900 São Paulo – SP
Phone (55 11) 5683 7447
E-mail: swisscam@swisscam.com.br
http://www.swisscam.com.br
Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland
Executive Director: Dr. Dorit Sallis
Gessnerallee 28
CH-8001 Zürich
Phone 079 699 54 47
Fax: 044 221 00 85
E-mail: admin@latcam.ch
http://www.latcam.ch
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8. 4) Other interesting websites
Official Government Site www.brasil.gov.br
Official International Trade Statistics aliceweb.desenvolvimento.gov.br
Investments in Brazil (official website) investimentos.desenvolvimento.gov.br
APEX - Brazilian Trade & Investment Promotion Agency www.apexbrasil.com.br
INPI - Brazilian National Industrial Property Institute www.inpi.gov.br
Business in Brazil www.brasiltradenet.gov.br
Brazilian Exporters Directory www.brazil4export.com
List of Trade Shows in Brazil www.ubrafe.com.br
List of Brazilian Associations per Segment www.entidadesdeclasse.com.br
Brazilian Federation of Banks www.febraban.org.br
São Paulo Stock Exchange www.bovespa.com.br
Brazilian Importers and Exporters Directory www.yellowpagesbrazil.net
Credit Rating Database www.serasa.com.br
Newspaper O Estado de São Paulo www.estado.com.br
Newspaper Folha de São Paulo www.folha.com.br
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
CIA Factbook Brazil
factbook/geos/br.html
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profil
BBC Country Profile
es/1227110.stm
World Press – Brazil Profile www.worldpress.org/profiles/brazil.cfm
Online Phone Directories in Brazil: www.telefonica.net.br/online/guias (São Paulo)
www.telemar.com.br/lista/index.asp (Rio de Janeiro)
www.telelistas.com.br
www.listao.com.br
Date: February 19th, 2009
Author: Camila Jerger
Author’s address: swiss business hub brazil
c/o Consulate General of Switzerland in São Paulo
Av. Paulista, 1754, 4° andar
01310-920, São Paulo – SP, Brazil
Phone: 55 11 3372 8200
Fax: 55 11 3253 5716
E-mail: sbhbrazil@sao.rep.admin.ch
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