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Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biosafety Institution Biotechnology Wild fauna Wild flora Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Hygiene/sanitary procedures Transport/storage Use restrictions Classification/declassification Contract/agreement Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Rules aim at the protection of the environment, nature and health, in connection with the application of gene technology and micro-organisms. According to article 2.2, these Rules shall "apply to genetically engineered organisms, micro-organisms and cells and correspondingly to any substances and products and foodstuffs, etc. of which such cells, organisms or tissues hereof form part". The Rules regulate the powers of the following authorities: (a) Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC), to review developments in biotechnology at national and international levels and to recommend suitable and appropriate safety regulations; (b) Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM), in charge of monitoring the safety related aspect in respect of research projects and activities involving genetically engineered organisms and/or hazardous micro-organisms; (c) Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC), which shall assist research institutions, in accordance with the guidelines of the RCGM, in the preparation of an uptodate on-site emergency plan; (d) Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), which shall function as a body under the Department of Environment, Forests and Wildlife for approval of activities involving large scale use of hazardous micro-organisms and recombinants in research and industrial production; (e) State Biotechnology coordination Committee (SBCC), which shall have powers to inspect, investigate and take punitive action in case of violations of statutory provisions; (f) District Level Committee (DLC), to monitor the safety regulations in installations engaged in the use of genetically modified organisms and/or hazardous micro-organisms. The import, export, transport, manufacture, processing, use, sale, release and production of genetically modified organisms and/or hazardous micro-organisms shall be authorized by the GEAC, according to the procedure of articles 5-15. Final provisions concern enforcement measures and penalties to be applied in case of contravention.

Full text
English
Website
www.ceeraindia.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 2007.

Legislation | India | 2007

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Use restrictions, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (Amendment), 2006.

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Use restrictions, Classification/declassification, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (Amendment) Rules, 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Institution, Biotechnology, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX