Food (Control of Import, Labelling and Sale of Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations, 2006. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1456/22, 3 August 2006, pp. 1A-4A. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Packaging/labelling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2007. Abstract These Regulations establish the following provisions: no person shall, import, store, transport, distribute, sell or offer for sale any genetically modified organism as food for human consumption; any food containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms; any food produced from or containing ingredients produced from genetically modified organisms; without the approval of the Chief Food Authority. Any food or ingredients used in the preparation of food as is referred to in regulation 2, shall not: be injurious to the health of the consumer; differ nutritionally to the disadvantage of the consumer as opposed to the nutritional value of food or food ingredients consumed normally by such consumer. Full text English Website www.documents.gov.lk References - Legislation Implements Food Act No. 26 of 1980. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Fraud, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX