Biosafety (Labeling) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 40 of 2012).

These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to the labelling of genetically modified food, feed or a product with genetically modified ingredients. The objective of these Regulations is: (a) to ensure that consumers are made aware that food, feed or a product is genetically modified so that they can make informed choices; and (b) to facilitate the traceability of genetically modified organism products to assist in the implementation of appropriate risk management measures where necessary. The Regulations set out labelling requirements for products to which they apply (certain exemptions are specified). Labelling and packaging of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety assessment in accordance with the Act. These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to the labelling of genetically modified food, feed or a product with genetically modified ingredients. The objective of these Regulations is: (a) to ensure that consumers are made aware that food, feed or a product is genetically modified so that they can make informed choices; and (b) to facilitate the traceability of genetically modified organism products to assist in the implementation of appropriate risk management measures where necessary. The Regulations set out labelling requirements for products to which they apply (certain exemptions are specified). Labelling and packaging of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety assessment in accordance with the Act.
The Regulations also concern false and misleading claims and lay down obligations of operators to ensure that information for purposes of traceability of products in available along the production and marketing chain. The National Biosafety Authority shall maintain a register of all applications made to, and decisions made by the Authority on labelling of genetically modified organisms.