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Decree No. 1.752 regulating Act No. 8.974 on biosafety.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree regulates biotechnology activity. It consists of 9 Chapters establishing composition and competencies of the National Technical Commission for Biosafety - (CTNBio), the aims of which are: to propose the National Policy of Biosafety; to promote the development, technical and scientific progress on biosafety, according to the provisions on environmental protection; to regulate activities and projects involving construction, breeding, manipulation, use, transport, storage, trade, consumption of genetically modified organisms (GM)); to classify OGMs according to their biosafety level, etc.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra24723.pdf
Web site
http://www.senado.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
This Decree repeals all contrary provisions.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Decree No. 2.577 amending Decree No. 1.752 on biosafety.
Implements
Act No. 8.974 regulating biotechnology activity.