Regulation on the detailed scope of user controls. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2018 Pos. 297 Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Genetic resources Access and benefit-sharing Biodiversity Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 16 February 2018. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Environment lays down details concerning control of users related to access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits from their use. In particular, the present Regulation lays down means taken by users to ensure that genetic resources and traditional knowledge related to genetic resources which they utilise have been accessed in accordance with applicable access and benefit-sharing legislation or regulatory requirements, and that benefits are fairly and equitably shared upon mutually agreed terms in accordance with any applicable legislation or regulatory requirements. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Act on access to genetic resources and the sharing of benefits from their use. Legislation | Poland | 2016 Keyword: Genetic resources, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Access and benefit-sharing, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX