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Biosafety (Labeling) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 40 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Biosafety Biosecurity Packaging/labelling Traceability/product tracing Genetically modified organism (GMO) Registration Offences/penalties Animal health Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to the labelling of genetically modified food, feed or a product with genetically modified ingredients. The objective of these Regulations is: (a) to ensure that consumers are made aware that food, feed or a product is genetically modified so that they can make informed choices; and (b) to facilitate the traceability of genetically modified organism products to assist in the implementation of appropriate risk management measures where necessary. The Regulations set out labelling requirements for products to which they apply (certain exemptions are specified). Labelling and packaging of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety assessment in accordance with the Act. These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to the labelling of genetically modified food, feed or a product with genetically modified ingredients. The objective of these Regulations is: (a) to ensure that consumers are made aware that food, feed or a product is genetically modified so that they can make informed choices; and (b) to facilitate the traceability of genetically modified organism products to assist in the implementation of appropriate risk management measures where necessary. The Regulations set out labelling requirements for products to which they apply (certain exemptions are specified). Labelling and packaging of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety assessment in accordance with the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

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