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Biosecurity Act, 2011 (No. 2 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kiribati Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act to prevent the entry of animal and plant, pests and diseases into Kiribati; to control their establishment and spread in 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
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Genetic resources International trade Biosecurity Biosafety Registration Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Animal health Quarantine Inspection Animal feed/feedstuffs Plant protection Pests/diseases Institution Certification Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for biosecurity measures in relation with importation and exportation of animals and plants and related materials conducted by persons present in the Kiribati. The Act also provides with respect to administration of biosecurity control and deals with biosecurity emergencies.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org