A aquiescência do Projeto de Lei no 6.299/2002:uma análise da flexibilização dos agrotóxicos no Brasil a partir dos aspectos sociopolíticos.

Abstract

This Course Completion Paper proposes an analysis of the flexibilization of pesticides in Brazil from the socio-political aspects. Especially with regard to the production model adopted in the country. Brazil is currently the world record holder in the use of pesticides in food production. It even uses chemical agents that have been banned from manufacturing countries, due to their high risk to the health of the population, fauna and flora. To this end, a bibliographical survey of documents, articles, books, and technical notes issued by official agencies and institutions that are against the use of pesticides was carried out. Initially, we sought to demonstrate how the Brazilian territorial formation took place and how it influenced the current production model, a model submissive to the pesticide industry. Then, the impacts on health and the environment of the use of poison in production were investigated, as well as the danger represented by the PL6299.02, which aims to loosen the current legislation on pesticides. To corroborate the research, arguments were presented from health and environmental authorities that warn about the danger of continuing this aggressive production model for the balance of the ecosystem. Authorities suggest an agroecological transition for a more sustainable and just world. Finally, this paper concluded that Bill 6.299.02 represents a major setback and a threat to the regulatory system of pesticides.