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Law No. 9.972 establishing a classification for plant products and subproducts.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Classification/declassification Internal trade Meat Plant production
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force within 90 days from publication.
Abstract

This Law establishes classification requirements for plant products and subproducts. It consists of 13 articles specifying the obligation of classifying the aforementioned products if they are destined to human consumption. Controls and sanctions shall be under the competence of the Ministry of Agriculture. Amended article 37 concerns classification and control of animal products destined to internal trade. Sanctions for illegal activity are specified in the text.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.localizer-net.com.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 8.171 on agricultural policy.

Legislation | Brazil | 1991 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Irrigation, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Agroecology, Artisanal fishing, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 6.268, regulating Act No. 9.972 on the classification for plant products and by-products.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Plant production, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 12.341 establishing priority destination to food security programmes for animal and plant origin products legally seized.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Food security

Source: FAO, FAOLEX