Biosafety (Labeling) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. No. 40 of 2012). Pays/Territoire Kenya Type du document Règlement Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Bétail, Alimentation et nutrition Mot clé Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Prévention des risques biotechnologiques Biosécurité Emballage/étiquetage Traçabilité/traçage du produit Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Enregistrement Infractions/sanctions Santé des animaux Aliments pour animaux Aire géographique Afrique, Afrique Orientale Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.kenyalaw.org Références - Législation Implemente Biosafety Act, 2009. Législation | Kenya | 2009 Mot clé: Législation de base, EIA, Biosécurité, Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM), Institution, Enregistrement, Mise en application, Biotechnologie, Prévention des risques biotechnologiques, Production végétale, Protection des végétaux, Biodiversité, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX