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Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute Act 2013 (No. 21 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 97 of 31 October 2013.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Youth Institution Research Agricultural extension Agricultural development
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, 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 may, among other things, conduct extension and advisory activities in non-sugar crops, livestock, food production and agribusiness and advise the Minister generally on national policies related to research in non-sugar agriculture, food production and forestry. The Act also grants regulation-making powers to the Minister and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Amends

Genetically Modified Organisms Act 2004 (No. 3 of 2004).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Institution, Monitoring, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Chemists Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1979 (1999)

Keyword: Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Institution, Plant production

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, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Food and Agricultural Research Council Act (No. 49 of 1985).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1985 (1990)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, no. 15 of 2022.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2022

Keyword: Financing, Governance, Institution, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Farming, Irrigation, Pesticides, Research, Protection of environment, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection, Sugar, Animal welfare, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX