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Cabinet Resolution No.42 of 2014 concerning the Implementing Regulations of the Federal Law No.9 of 2013 concerning Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Genetic resources Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Authorization/permit Research Registration Plant protection Plant variety Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation consisting of 13 articles applies to (i) genetic resources for food and agriculture within or outside their natural habitats; (ii) knowledge, traditional practices and innovations associated with plant genetic resources for food and agriculture; and (iii) stakeholders and those dealing with plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, and related traditional knowledge and practices. A gene bank for plant genetic resources for food and agriculture will be established at the Ministry of Environment and water with the following tasks (i) conduct the inventory, documentation, preservation, classification, and evaluation of the genetic resources and plant breeds and their uses; (ii) record genetic resources and breeds; (iii) collect and preserve microbial groups used in local agriculture from different sources; (iv) prepare the necessary plans for the reproduction of endangered species; and (v) issue the prior permits to collect the genetic resources for food and agriculture, and traditional knowledge and practices of the local community. Prior approvals of a collection permit are determined by one of the following purposes (1) academic research permit (5 years); (2) commercial research permit (3 years); and (3) commercial exploitation permit (1 year). The Regulation deals also with (i) obligations of the collector; (ii) procedures for registration of plantations; and (iii) conditions for the collection of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Law No.9 of 2013 on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2013

Keyword: Genetic resources, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Ex-situ conservation, Research, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Food security, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX