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 titleAn 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