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Genetically Modified Organisms (Documentation for Import and Export) Regulation.

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 March 2011.
Abstract

The main objective of the Regulation is to provide detailed information on the requirements of documentation accompanying shipments containing GMOs during import or export. The required documentation provides information on the identity of the GMO, and contact details for individuals and institutions responsible for the transboundary movement of the GMO.

Full text
English
Website
www.hklii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance.

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2010

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), International trade, Biosafety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Basic legislation, Internal trade, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX