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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