Biosafety Act 2009 (No. 19 of 2009). Country/Territory Tonga Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate living modified organisms and the application of modern biotechnology. Subject Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biosafety Biosecurity Genetically modified organism (GMO) Institution International trade Precautionary principle Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Basic legislation Biotechnology Biodiversity Inspection Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act concerns the control of genetically modified organisms and related risks. The Act establishes the National Biosafety Advisory Committee, regulates the import of living modified organism and lays down other regulatory requirements regarding living modified organisms. Full text English Website crownlaw.gov.to