Law No. 1 amending Seed Law. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant variety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract Article 4 shall be amended to add the following wording: “Plant varieties and hybrids authorized for use on the national territory shall be recorded in the State Register. Plant variety must conform to the following requirements: (a) comply with plant variety description, origin and selection method; (b) have corresponding plant variety name; and (c) samples of plant varieties must be stored at the testing authority”. Article 10 shall be amended to add the following wording: “Genetically modified organisms shall not be authorized for use prior to testing and study in the respective ecosystems. Growing of genetically modified organisms shall be carried out under supervision of the authorized bodies that must assess impact thereof upon environment and human health”. Full text Russian Website www.minjust.gov.kg References - Legislation Amends Seed Law. Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2007 Keyword: Basic legislation, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Plant production, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX