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Biosafety Act 2009 (No. 19 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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