Biosecurity Act, 2013 (No. 3 of 2013).

Country/Territory: Solomon Islands
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to prevent the entry of animal and plant pests and diseases into Solomon Islands; to control their establishment and spread in Solomon Islands; to regulate the movement of animal and plant pests and diseases and of animals and plants and their products; to facilitate international co-operation in respect of animal and plant diseases and related matters.

Subject: Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword: Biosecurity GMO Biosafety Registration Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Animal health Quarantine Inspection Animal feed/feedstuffs Plant protection Pests/diseases Institution Certification Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area: Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes: This Act shall commence on a date appointed by the Minister, by Notice in the Gazette.

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 Solomon Islands. The Act also provides with respect to administration of biosecurity control and deals with biosecurity emergencies.
Full text: English
Website: www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

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Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2016

Keyword: Biosecurity, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX