Ministerial Decree No. 259 on approval of regulation on the management of Scientific and Technical Council regarding conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of cultivated plants.

Country/Territory: Azerbaijan
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Cultivated plants
Keyword: Biotechnology Genetic resources GMO Institution Education International trade Plant protection Registration Research
Geographical area: Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Abstract: This Decree states that Scientific and Technical Council shall be established, with the participation of National Academy of Science, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents. Furthermore, Institute of Genetic Resources shall be determined as the national coordinator. This Decree sets forth provisions on the organization and functions of Scientific and Technical Council. The Council shall approve and register n
Full text: Azerbaijani
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References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 273-IVQ on conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of cultivated plants.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2011

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural development, Genetic resources, Plant variety, Sustainable use, Research, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX