USDA/FAS GAIN Report
Update on Biotechnology Issues in Brazil

HIGHLIGHTS

Brazil is moving closer to a more complete authorization of the use of agricultural biotechnology. A recent court panel ruled in favor of the authority of the Brazilian Technical Commission of Biosafety (CTNBio) to waive environmental study reports, but upheld the ruling against Monsanto Round Up Ready Soybeans (RRS). Legal specialists believe that this decision will have a positive impact in the Senate where the biosafety bill approved in the House is currently under review. However, due to upcoming municipal elections in October and the mid-year Congressional recess, the bill may not be voted on until the end of the year.

Complete report in PDF format: http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200406/146106720.pdf