Biosafety (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. No. 97 of 2011). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Biosafety Biosecurity Authorization/permit Monitoring Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Biotechnology Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to control of international trade in genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). The objective of these Regulations is to ensure safe movement of GMO’s into and out of Kenya while protecting human health and the environment. A person shall not import, export or transit a GMO without a written approval from the National Biosafety Authority. Applications for approval shall be registered and Authority shall liaise with the relevant regulatory agency to monitor any imported genetically modified organisms for compliance with the requirements of these Regulations. 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