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