Decree No. 8.133 regulating the National phytosanitary and veterinary emergency state. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Pests/diseases Animal health Animal production Early warning system/emergency intervention system Plant protection Plant production Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 10 articles and 1 Annex, regulates the National phytosanitary and veterinary emergency state, according to the established by Law No. 12.873. It specifies that the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, when necessary for epidemiological reasons, may declare the phytosanitary and veterinary emergency state. It also states that such declaration should consider the following aspects: gravity; capacity of available responding and possible effects on plant and live Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br