Biosafety Act (Cap. 60:03).

Pays/Territoire: Malawi
Type du document: Législation
Date: 2002 (2012)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet: An Act to provide for the safe management of biotechnological activities and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

Sujet: Bétail, Plantes cultivées, Eau
Mot clé: Législation de base Production animale Reproduction des animaux Fonds spécial Inspection Infractions/sanctions Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Prévention des risques biotechnologiques Production végétale Protection des végétaux Biotechnologie Pollution des eaux douces Eaux usées/déversement Lutte contre la pollution
Aire géographique: Afrique, Afrique Orientale, Nations en développement sans littoral, Pays les moins avances
Entry into force notes: This Act entered into force on 20 August 2007.

Résumé: The Act makes provision for the control of genetic modification of organisms and related activities for so as to prevent danger and damage to public health and the environment. The Act shall apply to: (a) the genetic modification of organisms; (b) the importation, development, production, testing, release, use and application of genetically modified organisms; and (c) the use of gene therapy in animals, including human beings. It shall be administered by the Minister responsible for environmental affairs. The Act sets out the functions of the Minister. The Act also established a Biosafety Fund for the safe management of biotechnological activities.
Texte intégral: Anglais
Site web: www.malawilii.org

Références - Législation

Implementé par

Biosafety (Management of Genetically Modified Organisms) Regulations (Cap. 60:03).

Législation | Malawi | 2007 (2012)

Mot clé: Production animale, Reproduction des animaux, Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM), Prévention des risques biotechnologiques, Biotechnologie

Source: FAO, FAOLEX