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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 Genetically modified organism (GMO) Food quality control/food safety Institution
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
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Repealed by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: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX