Resolution No. 6/07 implementing the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety within the National territory. Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Biosafety Biosecurity Environmental security Environmental standards Transport/storage Hygiene/sanitary procedures Aquatic animals Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Resolution, according to article 88 (letter k) of the Angolan Constitution, approves the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in order to regulates this sector within the National territory. This Protocol, consisting of 30 articles and 3 Annexes, in accordance with the precautionary approach contained in Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, aims at contributing to ensure an adequate level of protection in the field of the safe transfer, handling and use of living m Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org Other references Implements treaty Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity Treaty | Multilateral | Montreal | Jan 29, 2000 Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Transboundary effects, Biosafety, Biodiversity, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Sustainable use, Financing, Monitoring, GMO, Education, Access-to-information, Food quality control/food safety, International agreement-text, Precautionary principle Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001327)