Biosafety (Contained Use) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. No. 96 of 2011). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Biosafety Biosecurity Genetically modified organism (GMO) Registration Institution Early warning system Pesticides Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to contained use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) that are controlled by specific measures. The objective of these Regulations is to ensure that potential adverse effects of GMO’s are addressed to protect human health and the environment when conducting contained use. The Regulations, among other things, define containment measures, which the implementation of which shall be ensured by the National Biosafety Authority, provide for classification of containment levels and require research institutions undertaking contained use activities to establish an Institutional Biosafety Committee. They also require the Authority to keep a register and provide with respect to emergency measures. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Biosafety Act, 2009. Legislation | Kenya | 2009 Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Biosecurity, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Biotechnology, Biosafety, Plant production, Plant protection, Biodiversity, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX