Biosafety Act No. 5977. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 27533, 26 March 2010. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Biosafety Biotechnology Genetically modified organism (GMO) Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force six months after it’s publication in the Official Journal. Abstract The aim of this Act is to establish a biosafety system to prevent and reduce the risks that resulting from biotechnology, genetically modified organisms and products to protect human, animal and plant health, to protect the environment and biological diversity; and to ensure sustainability. The Act sets forth the rules and procedures on the establishement and implementation of a biosafety system. It covers provisions on research, improvement, processing, use, transfer, storage, packeging and labelling, import and export of genetically modified organisms and products. The Act further encloses provisions on risk assesment, risk management and defines the powers and duties of the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock, the responsible committee and its duties. This Act does not cover provisions on veterinary products, human medicinal products and cosmetic products. Full text Turkish Website www.gkgm.gov.tr References - Legislation Implemented by Instructions for the implementation of feed containing GMO. Legislation | Türkiye Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Genetically modified organism (GMO) Source: FAO, FAOLEX Circular No. 2012/2 on the implementation of import rules for fruit, vine, strawberry and vegetable seedling. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Viticulture/oenological practices, Fruits/edible nuts, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Circular No. 2012/1 on the implementation of rules for seed import. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Circular No. 2012/4 on the implementation of rules for seed export. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on genetically modified organisms and products. Legislation | Türkiye | 2010 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Public health, Biosafety, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Research, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the working procedures and principles of the Biosafety Council and Committees. Legislation | Türkiye | 2010 Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Data collection/reporting, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Processing/handling, Institution, Procedural matters, Research, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the welfare and protection of aquatic vertebrate animals used for scientific purposes. Legislation | Türkiye | 2019 Keyword: Animal welfare, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Biosafety, Business/industry/corporations, Research, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX