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

Subject

Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

These Rules enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

These Rules amend the Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989 by, in pursuance of rule 20, exempting from the provisions of rules 7 to 11 an occupier of processed food derived from living modified organisms specified in the Table attached to the Rules.

Full text

English

Website

envfor.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | India | 1989

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX