Biosafety (Genetically Modified Organisms) Regulations 2006. Country/Territory Niue (New Zealand) Document type Regulation Date 2006 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen. Keyword International trade Authorization/permit Biosafety GMO Precautionary principle Institution Inspection International agreement-implementation Offences/penalties Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations provide for the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity and provides rules relative to the handling (importation, exportation, development, contained use and testing) of genetically modified organisms (GMO's). Handling of GMO's shall be controlled by the Environment Council. Rules also concern unintentional releases and transboundary movements. The Environment Department shall be the National Focal Point for all purpose as Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Environment Act 2003 (No. 264 of 2003). Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 2003 (2006) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Liability/compensation, Environmental planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity Treaty | Multilateral | Montreal | Jan 29, 2000 Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Transboundary effects, Biosafety, Biodiversity, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Sustainable use, Financing, Monitoring, GMO, Education, Access-to-information, Food quality control/food safety, International agreement-text, Precautionary principle Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001327)