Decree No. 5.813 approving the National Policy for Medicinal Plants. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Policy/planning Plant production Biodiversity Wild flora Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of eight articles and one Annex, approves the National Policy on medicinal plants. The Policy, regulated in the Annex, aims at granting safe access to and rational use of medical plants promoting also a sustainable use of biodiversity and the development of national industry. Moreover, it seeks to increase the therapeutic opportunities to users. The Policy document provides implementation guidelines, monitoring and evaluation procedures. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br