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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 title
An 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