Council of Ministries Resolution No.2 of 2012 on the Organization of the National Committee on Biosafety.

This Resolution consisting of 9 articles aims at establishing the National Committee on Biosafety to guarantee a secure policy for research related to genetic modification. The main functions of the Committee are as follows (i) proposing policies regarding biosafety and determining the procedures that govern biotechnology; (ii) approving the national framework for biosafety; (iii) performing risk evaluation for genetically modified organisms and products; (iv) preparing the rules and regulations of importing genetically modified organisms or products; (v) approving the instructions related to the entry and marketing of genetically modified organisms and undertaking the procedures that ensure the reduction of hazards resulting therefrom; (vi) undertaking the necessary procedures to issue the licenses for importing genetically modified organisms and products; (vii) observing the activities related to the local circulation, transport, and exploitation of genetically modified organisms and products; (viii) approving the instructions related to biotechnology applications in the national area of research; (ix) proposing the draft legal instruments related to biosafety; (x) developing awareness and disseminating information related to biosafety issues; (xi) providing technical consultation; (xii) following up the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
The Committee shall submit a report of the results of its work, together with its recommendations and suggestions, annually to the Minister of Environment (art.7).