Regulations made under the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (R. No. 1420 of 1999).

These Regulations implement provisions of the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997, with respect to the authority and procedures for the importation, exportation, development, production, use, release or distribution of genetically modified organisms and risk assessment of these activities.
Procedures include registration of facilities, risk assessment of any activity involving genetic modification, application for a permit and public notification of a proposed trail release and general release of GMO’s. The Regulations also provide rules relative to procedures to be followed in case of accidents involving GMO’s, effective waste management and appeal in terms of section 19 of the Act.