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Biosafety Act (Cap. 60:03).

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
The Act makes provision for the control of genetic modification of organisms and related activities for so as to prevent danger and damage to public health and the environment. The Act shall apply to: (a) the genetic modification of organisms; (b) the importation, development, production, testing, release, use and application of genetically modified organisms; and (c) the use of gene therapy in animals, including human beings. It shall be administered by the Minister responsible for environmental affairs. The Act sets out the functions of the Minister. The Act also established a Biosafety Fund for the safe management of biotechnological activities.
No person shall engage in activities covered by this Act without a GMO licence or other licence issued by the Minister under this Act. The Act also provides rules relative to labelling and packaging of GMO's or products containing GMO's and provides rules for advertisement.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the safe management of biotechnological activities and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 20 August 2007.
Notes
Reprinted version of Act No. 13 of 2002 as at 26 November 2012.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No