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

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

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

Entry into force notes

This law enters into force 3 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law consisting of 22 articles implements the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It aims at (i) protecting and conserving plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, reducing their depletion and sustainable use, and regulating access and handling for agriculture and food security; (ii) ensuring that the benefits arising from the utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture are shared equitably and equitably, in accordance with t

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Website

www.elaws.gov.ae

Other references

Implements treaty

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome | Nov 3, 2001

Keyword: Access right, Community management, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Plant production, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Agricultural development, Registration, International relations/cooperation, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Certification, Ex-situ conservation, Farming, Plant variety, Education, Recycling/reuse, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Access and benefit sharing, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inventory, Pesticides, Genetic resources, Protected plant species, Hazardous waste, Research, Biotechnology, Management/conservation, Planting material/seeds

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001346)