Law No. 11.463 on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Research Biotechnology Toxicity/poisoning Hygiene/sanitary procedures Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Law, composed of three articles, rules on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). In particular, it requires that all activities using GMOs, including research, testing and pilot actions, shall attain to the relevant Federal Law. Full text Portuguese Website www.sema.rs.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Act No. 8.974 regulating biotechnology activity. Legislation | Brazil | 1995 Keyword: Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Inspection, Toxicity/poisoning, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Genetically modified organism (GMO) Source: FAO, FAOLEX