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Biosafety Proclamation (No.655/2009).

Country/Territory
Ethiopia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Negarit Gazeta No. 63, 15th year, 9 September 2009, pp. 4962-4975.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen.
Keyword
Biosafety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Institution Authorization/permit Basic legislation Animal health Biosecurity
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Sahel
Entry into force notes
This Proclamation shall enter into force on 9 September 2009.
Abstract

This Proclamation provides rules for the handling and use of Genetically Modified Organisms so as to protect human and animal health, biological diversity and in general, the environment, local communities and the country at large. It aims at preventing or at least managing down to levels of insignificance the adverse effects of modified organisms.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Directive No. 01/2009 issued to determine the contents of applications for undertaking transactions involving modified organisms.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Animal health, Biosecurity, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 02/2009 issued to determine Risk Assessment Parameters for modified organisms.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), EIA, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Biosecurity, Plant production, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 03/2009 issued to determine the Procedures of a Risk Management Strategy for Dealing with Accidents Involving Modified Organisms.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), EIA, Early warning system, Hazards, Animal health, Biosecurity, International trade, Plant production, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 04/2009 issued to determine the Requirements for the Transport of Modified Organisms.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Biosecurity, Plant production, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 05/2009 issued to determine the storing and processing of modified organisms.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, Registration, Animal health, Biosecurity, Plant production, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive No. 06/2009 issued to determine responses to accidental releases of modified organisms.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), EIA, Early warning system, Institution, Hazards, Animal health, Biosecurity, Plant production, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive to Determine the Content of an Application for Undertaking Transaction Involving Deliberate Release of Modified Organisms No. 08 /2018.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2018

Keyword: Access-to-information, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Biosafety, Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Toxicity/poisoning, Nutrition, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Biosafety (Amendment) Proclamation No.896 /2015.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Research, Risk assessment/management, Biodiversity, Animal health, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX