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Decree No. 7.754 prohibiting vegetal charcoal imports originated from Somalia.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Hydropower generation Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Concession Authorization/permit International trade Coal Fuelwood Standards Protection of environment
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 implements for National implementation on Brazilian territory the Resolution No. 2036 of 22 February 2012, adopted by the Security Council of the UN, adopting necessary measures prohibiting the imports of vegetal charcoal originated from Somalia. The above mentioned Resolution, consisting of 24 articles and 1 Annex, specifies the legal framework to prohibit vegetal charcoal trade between Brazil and Somalia in order to prevent any form of piracy attack.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br