After discussions in the House of Representatives and the Senate, Brazilian National Congress approved the Bill of Law 7735/14, which regulates the access to genetic heritage of Brazilian biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge.

Such bill of law provides simplified rules on access to genetic heritage and associated traditional knowledge, benefiting scientific research and development in Brazil.

Bill of Law 7735/14 awaits the sanction of the Brazilian President.

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