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Council of Ministries Resolution No.2 of 2012 on the Organization of the National Committee on Biosafety.

País/Territorio
Qatar
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2012
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Ganado, Medio ambiente gen., Alimentación y nutrición, Pesca, Bosques, Cultivos, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas, General
Palabra clave
Autorización/permiso Seguridad de la biotecnología Educación Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Institución Comercio internacional Cuestiones de procedimiento Investigación Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Biotecnología
Área geográphica
Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Occidental
Entry into force notes
The Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

This Resolution consisting of 9 articles aims at establishing the National Committee on Biosafety to guarantee a secure policy for research related to genetic modification. The main functions of the Committee are as follows (i) proposing policies regarding biosafety and determining the procedures that govern biotechnology; (ii) approving the national framework for biosafety; (iii) performing risk evaluation for genetically modified organisms and products; (iv) preparing the rules and regulations of importing genetically modified organisms or products; (v) approving the instructions related to the entry and marketing of genetically modified organisms and undertaking the procedures that ensure the reduction of hazards resulting therefrom; (vi) undertaking the necessary procedures to issue the licenses for importing genetically modified organisms and products; (vii) observing the activities related to the local circulation, transport, and exploitation of genetically modified organisms and products; (viii) approving the instructions related to biotechnology applications in the national area of research; (ix) proposing the draft legal instruments related to biosafety; (x) developing awareness and disseminating information related to biosafety issues; (xi) providing technical consultation; (xii) following up the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Texto completo
Inglés/Árabe
Página web
www.almeezan.qa