Genetically Modified Organisms Act 2004 (No. 3 of 2004). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for measures to regulate the responsible planning, development, production, use, marketing and application of genetically modified organisms. Subject Livestock, Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Institution Monitoring Animal health Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes Enters into forec on 1 January 2005. Abstract This Act provides for control of the production and introduction of organism, the genes or genetic material of which has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally through mating or natural recombination. For this purpose it establishes the National Biosafety Committee and defines powers of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for agriculture. Full text English Website supremecourt.intnet.mu References - Legislation Amended by Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute Act 2013 (No. 21 of 2013). Legislation | Mauritius | 2013 Keyword: Youth, Institution, Research, Agricultural extension, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX