Decree No. 6.041 regulating biotechnology policy and creating the National Committee of Biotechnology. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2007 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Environment gen. Keyword Biotechnology Institution Animal reproduction 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 day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 4 articles and one Annex, regulates innovative biotechnology activity by establishing the Policy of Biotechnology Development. The Policy contained in the Annex aims to establish the adequate environment for developing innovative biotechnological procedures, promoting and strengthening the national productive structure and improving exports. Priority areas are human health and livestock. This Decree also creates the National Committee of Biotechnology (specifying its composition) entitled to coordinate the implementation of the aforementioned Policy and perform any needed activity concerning development and use of biotechnology. Full text Portuguese Website www.mct.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree of 4 January 2008 creating the Inter-Ministerial Committee for managing the project on Biotechnology Centre within the State of Amazon. Legislation | Brazil | 2008 Keyword: Biotechnology, Institution, Animal reproduction Source: FAO, FAOLEX