Biosafety Act (Cap. 60:03).

Country/Territory: Malawi
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2002 (2012)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the safe management of biotechnological activities and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

Subject: Livestock, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword: Basic legislation Animal production Animal reproduction Special fund Inspection Offences/penalties Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety Plant production Plant protection Biotechnology Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control
Geographical area: Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes: This Act entered into force on 20 August 2007.

Abstract: The Act makes provision for the control of genetic modification of organisms and related activities for so as to prevent danger and damage to public health and the environment. The Act shall apply to: (a) the genetic modification of organisms; (b) the importation, development, production, testing, release, use and application of genetically modified organisms; and (c) the use of gene therapy in animals, including human beings. It shall be administered by the Minister responsible for environmental affairs. The Act sets out the functions of the Minister. The Act also established a Biosafety Fund for the safe management of biotechnological activities.
Full text: English
Website: www.malawilii.org

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Legislation | Malawi | 2007 (2012)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biosafety, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX