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Act on access to genetic resources and the sharing of benefits from their use.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2016 Pos. 1340
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Genetic resources Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Access and benefit-sharing Biodiversity
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 10 September 2016.
Abstract

This Act lays down rules governing compliance with access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits from their use in accordance with the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Polish minister competent for the environment is responsible for the implementation of the Regulation (EU) No. 511/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on compliance measures for users from the Nagoya Protocol. Tasks related to user control and the register of collections specified in the Act are performed by the authorities of the Environmental Protection Inspection.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 511/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on compliance measures for users from the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization in the Union.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Genetic resources, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Access and benefit-sharing, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on the detailed scope of user controls.

Legislation | Poland | 2018

Keyword: Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Genetic resources, Access and benefit-sharing, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX