Decree No. 6.041 regulating biotechnology policy and creating the National Committee of Biotechnology. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2007 (2019) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado, Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Biotecnología Institución Reproducción animal Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Decree, consisting of 4 articles and one Annex, regulates innovative biotechnology activity by establishing the Policy of Biotechnology Development. The Policy contained in the Annex aims to establish the adequate environment for developing innovative biotechnological procedures, promoting and strengthening the national productive structure and improving exports. Priority areas are human health and livestock. This Decree also creates the National Committee of Biotechnology (specifying its composition) entitled to coordinate the implementation of the aforementioned Policy and perform any needed activity concerning development and use of biotechnology. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.mct.gov.br Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Decree of 4 January 2008 creating the Inter-Ministerial Committee for managing the project on Biotechnology Centre within the State of Amazon. Legislación | Brasil | 2008 Palabra clave: Biotecnología, Institución, Reproducción animal Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX