Brazil Advances Legislative Measures on Animal Protection and Sustainable Fish By-Product Use
Brazilian lawmakers propose new policies to prevent animal violence and promote sustainable fish by-product utilization, reflecting growing commitments to animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
- • Project Law 3063/2026 aims to prevent severe violence against animals through state and inter-agency coordination without adding new penalties.
- • The law includes protocols for treating rescued animals and promotes research and training for effective policies.
- • Law project nº 13065/26 in Goiás focuses on sustainable utilization of fish waste, transforming by-products into economically valuable goods.
- • The fish utilization policy supports aquaculture growth and environmental protection by reducing contamination and waste disposal costs.
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Two significant legislative initiatives have been introduced in Brazil focused on enhancing animal welfare and promoting environmental sustainability through better resource utilization.
In the Chamber of Deputies, Rodrigo Gambale, along with deputies Renata Abreu and Duda Ramos, proposed Project Law 3063/2026 aimed at establishing a National Policy for Integrated Prevention of Violence and Animal Protection. This legislation prioritizes preventing severe violence against animals by encouraging state-level preventive actions, inter-agency cooperation, and creating protocols for cases of extreme cruelty, abandonment, mutilation, and torture. Importantly, the law does not increase penalties but focuses on prevention, victim care, and institutional integration to ensure rapid and effective responses. It also promotes studies and continuous training for those involved in animal welfare. Gambale emphasized his commitment by stating, "Respect for animals reflects respect for life," underscoring this policy as a step toward more humane public administration.
Meanwhile, in Goiás, Deputy Lucas do Vale presented law project nº 13065/26 to establish the State Policy for the Integral Utilization of Fish. This law aims to capitalize on fishery waste and by-products such as skin, scales, bones, and entrails, converting them into valuable products like fish leather, flour, oil, collagen, and items for cosmetics and handicrafts. The initiative supports sustainable aquaculture development in Goiás, strengthens the regional productive chain, and reduces environmental harm by minimizing soil and water contamination from improper waste disposal. Lucas do Vale pointed out that this policy encourages waste reduction and fosters economic opportunities, advancing the circular economy.
Together, these initiatives reflect Brazil's growing commitment to animal protection and sustainable resource management, integrating social responsibility with ecological and economic considerations.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
