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Gene Technology Act 2000.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate activities involving gene technology, and for related purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Institution Genetic resources Biotechnology Registration Inspection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The object of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Gene Technology Regulations 2001.

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2019)

Keyword: Institution, Genetic resources, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Registration, Inspection, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Australia New Zealand Food Authority Amendment Act 2001 (No. 81 of 1001).

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2002)

Keyword: Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX