Decree No. 3.871 on labelling of food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling GMO Food quality control/food safety Institution Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 31 December 2001. Abstract This Decree, composed of five articles, regulates the labelling of food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In particular, it requires the provision, in food labels, of specific information on GMOs. Moreover, it institutes a dedicated Interministerial Commission for monitoring the implementation of the provisions set and for defining control procedures and methodologies. Full text Portuguese Website www.sema.rs.gov.br References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 4.680 regulating the right to information regarding food and food ingredients intended for human or animal consumption that contain or are produced from genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Brazil | 2003 Keyword: GMO, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX