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Biosafety (Environmental Release) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. No. 98 of 2011).

País/Territorio
Kenya
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
2011
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Seguridad de la biotecnología Bioseguridad Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Autorización/permiso EIA Acceso-a-la-información Registro
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental
Resumen

These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to introduction into the environment of a genetically modified organism (GMO) for which an approval has been granted in accordance with these Regulations and for which no specific containment measures are used to limit their contact with and to provide a high level of safety for the general population and the environment (‘Environmental release’). Environmental release requires the approval of the National Biosafety Authority. Moreover, a person shall not place on the market a GMO without the written approval of the Authority. The Regulations also provide for, among other things, risk assessment, handling of information, public awareness and participation and registration of decisions of the Authority in the National Biosafety Clearing House.

Texto completo
Inglés

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Biosafety Act, 2009.

Legislación | Kenya | 2009

Palabra clave: Legislación básica, EIA, Bioseguridad, Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM), Institución, Registro, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Biotecnología, Seguridad de la biotecnología, Producción vegetal, Protección vegetal, Biodiversidad, Inspección

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX