Biosecurity Act, 2008 (No. 14 of 2008). Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Cook Islands Sessional Legislation. Long titleAn Act to prevent the entry of animal and plant pests and diseases into the Cook Islands, to control their establishment and spread in to the Cook Island, to regulate the movement of animal and plant pests and diseases and of animals and plants and their products; to facilitate international cooperation in respect of animal and plant diseases; and to make ancillary and related provisions. Subject Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Biosecurity Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Codex Alimentarius Food quality control/food safety Animal health Quarantine Inspection Plant protection Pests/diseases Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act provides for (the administration of) biosecurity measures in relation with importation and exportation of animals and plants conducted by persons present in the Cook Islands. This Act shall also apply to persons, conveyances, containers and goods outside the Cook Islands to the extent needed for its effective enforcement. The Act also deals with biosecurity emergencies. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Repeals Plants Act, 1973. Legislation | Cook Islands | 1974 Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Quarantine, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX