Decree No. 5.591 implementing Law No. 11.105 on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

GMO Certification Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Ecological production/organic production Genetic resources Inspection Institution Biological agents Biotechnology Biodiversity

Geographical area

Americas, South America

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.

Abstract

This Decree is composed of 95 articles and one Annex divided into nine Chapters; it implements Law No. 11.105 and further regulates the security norms and control mechanisms over the use, transport, production, storage, research and release in the environment of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). The Decree defines general rules for GMO risk classification. Moreover, it regulates the necessary procedures for the issuing of a Biological Security Quality certificate. The Decree also institutes

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.mct.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

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