Decree No. 5.591 implementing Law No. 11.105 on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).

Sujet

Environnement gén., Plantes cultivées, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes

Mot clé

Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Certification Classement/déclassement Collecte de données/déclarations Production écologique/production biologique Ressources génétiques Inspection Institution Agents de lutte biologique Biotechnologie Biodiversité

Aire géographique

Amazone, Amériques, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Amérique du Sud, Atlantique Sud

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.

Résumé

This Decree is composed of 95 articles and one Annex divided into nine Chapters; it implements Law No. 11.105 and further regulates the security norms and control mechanisms over the use, transport, production, storage, research and release in the environment of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). The Decree defines general rules for GMO risk classification. Moreover, it regulates the necessary procedures for the issuing of a Biological Security Quality certificate. The Decree also institutes a National Technical Committee on Biological Security and a National Council for Biological Security defining, for both committees, functions, composition and working procedures. In addition, the Decree defines the bodies and institutions in charge for the registration and control over GMO, and regulates the national information system on biological security. Particular attention is devoted to the regulation of specific research activities and therapies using GMO. Finally, the Decree defines civil and administrative liability for non-compliance with relevant provisions. The Annex provides a classification of Risk for the GMOs.

Texte intégral

Portugais

Site web

www.mct.gov.br

Références - Législation

Implemente

Law No. 11.105 ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) use and other provisions.

Législation | Brésil | 2005

Mot clé: Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM), Certification, Classement/déclassement, Collecte de données/déclarations, Production écologique/production biologique, Ressources génétiques, Inspection, Institution, Législation de base, Agents de lutte biologique, Biotechnologie, Biodiversité

Source: FAO, FAOLEX