Biosafety (Management of Genetically Modified Organisms) Regulations (Cap. 60:03).

Subject

Livestock, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Animal production Animal reproduction Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety Biotechnology

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, especially with regard to the application for and granting of licences for general release of genetically modified organisms and administration. The Regulations establish the National Biosafety Regulatory Committee. The Committe shall, among other things: (a) evaluate all applications concerning or related to genetically modified organisms and products thereof and make recommendations to the Minister in that regard; (b) advise, on request or of its own accord, the Minister on matters concerning genetic modification of organisms as specified in these Regulations.

Full text

English

Website

www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Biosafety Act (Cap. 60:03).

Legislation | Malawi | 2002 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Special fund, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biosafety, Plant production, Plant protection, Biotechnology, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX