Biosafety (Labeling) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 40 of 2012). País/Territorio Kenya Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado, Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Seguridad de la biotecnología Bioseguridad Envasado/etiquetado Rastreabilidad/rastreo de productos Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Registro Infracciones/sanciones Sanidad animal Alimentos para animales/piensos Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental Resumen These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to the labelling of genetically modified food, feed or a product with genetically modified ingredients. The objective of these Regulations is: (a) to ensure that consumers are made aware that food, feed or a product is genetically modified so that they can make informed choices; and (b) to facilitate the traceability of genetically modified organism products to assist in the implementation of appropriate risk management measures where necessary. The Regulations set out labelling requirements for products to which they apply (certain exemptions are specified). Labelling and packaging of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety assessment in accordance with the Act. These Regulations implement provisions of the Biosafety Act, 2009 in relation to the labelling of genetically modified food, feed or a product with genetically modified ingredients. The objective of these Regulations is: (a) to ensure that consumers are made aware that food, feed or a product is genetically modified so that they can make informed choices; and (b) to facilitate the traceability of genetically modified organism products to assist in the implementation of appropriate risk management measures where necessary. The Regulations set out labelling requirements for products to which they apply (certain exemptions are specified). Labelling and packaging of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety assessment in accordance with the Act. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.kenyalaw.org 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