Law No. 11.460 regulating the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Research Indigenous peoples GMO Policy/planning Plant protection Protection of habitats Use restrictions Community management Protection of species Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of seven articles, amends Law No. 9.985 on the National System of Protected Areas’ Management – SNUC. It regulates the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas and, in particular, prohibits research, cultivation and other activity related to GMO within indigenous lands and conservation areas. of GMOs inside the property of indigenous people and within conservation units, except for the Areas for Environment Conservation. Full text Portuguese Website www.mpba.mp.br References - Legislation Amends Law No. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Biodiversity, Institution, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive, Biosphere reserves Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 10.8014 regulating plantation and commercialization for the genetically modified soya bean production of 2004. Legislation | Brazil | 2003 Keyword: Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Cereals/grains/rice, Farming, GMO Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions. Legislation | Brazil | 2005 Keyword: GMO, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Ecological production/organic production, Genetic resources, Inspection, Institution, Basic legislation, Biological agents, Biotechnology, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX