Act No. 8.974 regulating biotechnology activity. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Animal reproduction Inspection Toxicity/poisoning Hygiene/sanitary procedures GMO Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act regulates biotechnology activity. It consists of 18 articles establishing safety and inspection requirements for performing genetic engineering, such as: construction, breed, genetic manipulation, transport, production, consumption and every activity relevant to genetically modified organisms' (GMO). The aim of the Act is the protection of human, animal and plant health as well as natural environment. It establishes prohibited manipulation methods (human genetic manipulation is strictly Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 1.752 regulating Act No. 8.974 on biosafety. Legislation | Brazil | 1995 Keyword: Biotechnology, Institution, GMO Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 11.463 on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: GMO, Research, Biotechnology, Toxicity/poisoning, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions. Legislation | Brazil | 2005 Keyword: GMO, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Ecological production/organic production, Genetic resources, Inspection, Institution, Basic legislation, Biological agents, Biotechnology, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX