Biosafety (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. No. 97 of 2011).

These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to control of international trade in genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). The objective of these Regulations is to ensure safe movement of GMO’s into and out of Kenya while protecting human health and the environment. A person shall not import, export or transit a GMO without a written approval from the National Biosafety Authority. Applications for approval shall be registered and Authority shall liaise with the relevant regulatory agency to monitor any imported genetically modified organisms for compliance with the requirements of these Regulations.