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Executive Order No. 430 creating the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP).

País/Territorio
Filipinas
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
1990
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Biotecnología Institución Seguridad de la biotecnología Investigación
Área geográphica
Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental
Entry into force notes
This Executive Order enters into force immediately.
Resumen

This Executive Order creates the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP), attached to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned National Committee, entitled to perform the following activities: Identify and evaluate potentials hazards involved in initiating genetic engineering experiments or the introduction of new species and genetically engineered organisms and recommend measures to minimize risks; Formulate and review national policies and guidelines on biosafety, such as the safe conduct of work on genetic engineering, pests and their genetic materials for the protection of public health, environment and personnel and supervise the implementation thereof; Formulate and review national policies and guidelines in risk assessment of work biotechnology and supervise their implementation; Assist quarantine services and institutions in the evaluation, monitoring, and review projects on biosafety; Assist in the development of technical expertise, facilities and other resources for quarantine services and risk assessments; Recommend the development and promotion of research programmes to establish risk assessment protocols and assessment of long-term environmental effects of biological research covered by these guidelines; etc.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
ncbp.dost.gov.ph