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

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
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.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra24169.pdf
Web site
http://www.localizer-net.com.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force within 90 days from publication.
Notes
This Law repeals Law No. 6.305 of 15 December 1975.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amends
Law No. 8.171 on agricultural policy.
Amended by
Law No. 12.341 establishing priority destination to food security programmes for animal and plant origin products legally seized.
Implemented by
Decree No. 6.268, regulating Act No. 9.972 on the classification for plant products and by-products.