Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute Act 2013 (No. 21 of 2013). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Rural youth Institution Research Extension Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act makes provision for the establishment of the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute as a body corporate and defines its objects, functions and powers. The objects of the Institute shall include: (a) to introduce, develop and promote such novel technologies in the food and non-sugar agricultural sector as may be approved by the Minister; and (b) to coordinate, promote and harmonise research activities in non-sugar agriculture, food production and forestry. The Institute m Full text English Website www.gov.mu References - Legislation Amends Genetically Modified Organisms Act 2004 (No. 3 of 2004). Legislation | Mauritius | 2004 Keyword: GMO, Authorization/permit, Institution, Monitoring, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agricultural Chemists Act. Legislation | Mauritius | 1979 (1999) Keyword: Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004 (No. 16 of 2004). Legislation | Mauritius | 2004 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Institution, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Food and Agricultural Research Council Act (No. 49 of 1985). Legislation | Mauritius | 1985 (1990) | Repealed Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX