Decree No. 5.9891 adopting substitution measures for genetically modified soya seeds in Rio Grande do Sul State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Prohibited crops Biotechnology 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 the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree is composed of six articles. It adopts measures aimed at the substitution, in Rio Grande do Sul State, of genetically modified soya seeds produced by rural farmers for private consumption purposes, according to Law No. 10.711 on the national system for seeds and moults. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 10.711 ruling on National System for seeds and seedlings. Legislation | Brazil | 2003 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Decree No. 3.524 regulating Act No. 7.797 on the National Fund for the Environment. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: Special fund, Institution, Environmental planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX