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Pakistan Biosafety Rules, 2005.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of Pakistan extraordinary, 26 April 2005, pp. 975-989.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biotechnology Authorization/permit Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection International trade Biological control agents Biosafety Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules enter into force on 21 April 2005.
Abstract

These Rules provide for the manufacture, import and storage of micro-organisms, work involved in the field of genetically manipulated plants, animals and micro-organisms, import, export, sale and purchase of living modified organisms. Rules 4 to 9 deal with matters related to the establishment of a National Biosafety Committee, a Technical Advisory Committee and Institutional Biosafety Committee and their functions. A licence shall be obtained from the Federal Agency in order to import, export, sell, purchase, etc. living modified organisms (rules 11 to 16). Special requirements for import and export of living modified organisms are specified in rule 17. Deliberate or unintentional release of living modified organisms or hazardous micro-organisms is not allowed. The Technical Advisory Committee may prepare an off-site emergency plan for emergencies relating to possible major accidents and prepare a plan of action. The National Biosafety Committee may at any reasonable time inspect or verify compliance of any condition laid down in the licence.

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