Ministerial Decree No. 259 on approval on organization of state control on conservation and efficient use of genetic resources of cultivated plants.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant production Plant protection Plant variety Planting material/seeds Protection of environment Genetic resources GMO Inspection Institution Sustainable use 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. The organization of state control aims at a) ensuring efficient use and preservation of genetic resources of cultivated plants, b) preventing imp

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

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