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Biosafety Regulations
Biosafety Regulations
Biosafety Regulations in Asia-Pacific (selected countries in alphabetical order)
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BANGLADESH (People's Republic of)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, RULES
- DRAFT Biosafety Act (2004)
- DRAFT Biodiversity Act (2004)
- Biosafety Guidelines (2000)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
- Bangladesh Biosafety Monitoring and Control Authority (BMCA)
- National Committee on Biosafety of Bangladesh (NCBB)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Biodiversity Act (2003)
- Environmental Assessment Act (2000)
- Forest and Nature Conservation Act (1995)
- Plant Quarantine Act (1993)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- DRAFT Law on Biosafety (2004) - Annex 3 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- DRAFT Sub-decree on LMOs Management (2004) - Annex 7 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management (1996)
- DRAFT Fishery Law (2004)
- DRAFT Protected Areas Management Law (2003) - Annex 6 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- Phyto-Sanitary Inspection Sub-Decree (2003) - Annex 5 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- Food Sanitary for Humans Sub-Decree (2003)
- Law on Marks, TradeNamesand Acts of Unfair Competitions (2002)
- Law on Copyright and Related Rights (2002)
- Forestry Law (2002)
- Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Services (2000) - Annex 10 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- Environmental Impact Assessment Sub-Decree (1999) - Annex 9 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- Public Health Law (1998) - Annex 8 of Cambodian National Biosafety Framework
- Sub-DecreeonProductionofImport,ExportandCommerceofTraditionalMedicine in Public Sector (1998)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Administrative Meaures of Inspection and Quarantine on Entry-Exit GM Products, Decree 62 (2004)
- Implementation Regulations on the Safety of Import of Agricultural GMOs (2001)
- Implementation Regulations on Safety Assessment of Agricultural GMOs (2001)
- Implementation Regulations on Labeling of Agricultural GMOs (2001)
- Regulation on Safety of Agricultural GMOs (2001)
- Safety Administration Implementation Regulation on Agricultural Biological Genetic Engineering (1996)
- Safety Administration Regulation on Genetic Engineering (1993)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- Genetic Engineering Safety Committee
- Safety Committee for Agricultural Biological Genetic Engineering
- National Agricultural GMO Biosafety Committee/National Biosafety Committee
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES
- Guidelines for generating preclinical and clinical data for rDNA vaccines, diagnostics and other biologicals (1999)
- Guidelines for Toxicity and Allergenicity Evaluation of Transgenic Seeds, Plants and Plant Parts (1998)
- Revised Guidelines for Safety in Biotechnology (1994)
- Recombinant DNA Safety Guidelines and Regulations (1990)
- Rules for the Manufacture, use, import, export and storage of hazardous microorganisms, genetically engineered organisms or cells (1989)
- Environment Protection Act (1986)
COMMITTEES
- Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
- Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)
- State Biotechnology Coordination Committee (SBCC)
- District Level Committee (DLC)
- Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSC)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- DRAFT Law for the Management of Genetic Resources (2005)
- DRAFT Government Regulation on Biosafety for Genetically Engineered Products (2005) Annex IV of National Biosafety Framework of the Republic of Indonesia
- DRAFT Safety of Living Organisms of Biotechnological Products Produced through Genetic Engineering (2001)
- DRAFT Safety of Living Organisms and Foods of Biotechnological Products Produced through Genetic Engineering (2001)
- Biosafety and Food Safety of Genetically Engineered Agricultural Products (1999)
- Food Safety Decree (1999)
- Provisions on Biosafety of Genetically Engineered Agricultural Biotechnology (1997)
- Law on Food (1996)
- Laboratory Guidelines for Genetic Engineering Research (1993)
- Law on Environment
- Law on Conservation of Biological Resources and its Ecosystem
- Law on Health
- Law on Systems for Plant Cultivation
- Law on Animal Husbandry and Animal Health
- Law on Fishery
- Law on Plant, Animal and Fish Quarantine
- Law on Systems for Reseasrch, Development and Application of Science and Technology
- For others, see Annex IV of Indonesian National Biosafety Framework
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- Biosafety Committee (BC) / Biosafety and Food Safety Committee (BFSC) / National Commission for Safety of Living Organisms and Foods (KNKHKP)
- Biosafety Technical Team (BTT) / Biosafety and Food Safety Technical Team (BFSTT) / Technical team for Safety of Living Organisms and Foods (TTKHKP)
LAO (People's Democratic Republic)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- DRAFT Biosafety Law (2004) pp. 23-31 of Lao National Biosafety Frameworks
- Food Law (2004)
- Woman Protection Law (2004)
- Land Law (2003)
- Law on Hygiene, Prevention and Health Promotion (2001)
- Penal Code Law (2001)
- Medicine and Medical Law (2000)
- Education Law (2000)
- Processing Industry Law (1999)
- Environmental Protection Law (1999)
- Agriculture Law (1998)
- Water and Water Resources Law (1996)
- Forestry Law (1996)
- Road Transport Law (1997)
- Promotion of Domestic Investment Law (1995)
- Law on Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment (1994)
- Business Law (1994)
- Custom Law (1994)
- Secured Transaction Law (1994)
- Contract Law (1990)
- Tort Law (1990)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- National Biosafety Committee (NBC)
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES
- DRAFT Regulation on Genetically Modified Foods (2005)
- DRAFT Biosafety Bill (2003)
- Guideline for the Release of GMOs into the Environment (1997)
- Food Act (1983) and Food Regulations (1985)
- Poisons Act (1979)
- Plant Quarantine Act (1976) and Agricultural Pests Regulations (1981)
- Pesticide Control Act (1974)
- Fisheries Act (1963; revised in 1978)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC)
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES
- Animal Health and Development Law (1993)
- Freshwater Fisheries Law (1991)
- Pesticide Law (1990)
- Marine Fisheries Law (1990)
- Aquaculture Law (1989)
- The Plant Pest Quarantine Law
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Seed Act (1998)
- Livestock Health and Services Act (1998)
- Medicine Act (1978)
- Export Import (Control) Act (1956)
- Other international agreements, including:
- Plant Protection Agreement for the South East Asia and Pacific Region (1956)
- Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (1971)
- Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972)
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (1973)
- World Conservation Strategy (1980)
- World Charter for Nature (1982)
- International Tropical Timber Agreement (1983)
- Agreement on Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia and the Pacific (1988)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Rules and regulations for the importation and release into the environment of plants and plant products derived from the use of modern biotechnology (2002)
- Guidelines for Planned Release of Genetically Manipulated Organisms (GMOs) and Potentially Harmful Exotic Species (PHES) (1998)
- Biosafety Guidelines for Small-Scale Laboratory Work (1998)
- BIosafety Guidelines for Large-Scale Contained Work and Glasshouse Trials (1998)
- Biosafety Guidelines (1991)
- Prescribing Guidelines and Establishing a Regulatory Framework for the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, Their By-Products and Derivatives, For Scientific and Commercial Purposes, and For Other Purposes (1995)
- Public Health and Safety:
- Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (1977)
- Code on Sanitation (1975)
- Consumer Act of the Philippines (1975)
- Food and Drug Law (1963)
- Food Security/Poverty Alleviation:
- Plant Variety Protection Act (2002)
- Intellectual Property Code (1998)
- Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act (1998)
- Fisheries Code (1998)
- High Valued Crops Development Act (1995)
- Seed Industry Development Act (1992)
- Plant Quarantine Law (1978)
- Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (1977)
- Environmental Protection
- Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (2001)
- Animal Welfare Act (1998)
- Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (1997)
- NIPAS Act (1992)
- Local Government Code (1991)
- The Revised Forestry Code (1975, amended in 1991)
- Administrative Code (1987)
- Environmental Impact Statement System (1978)
- Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects (1978)
- Philippine Environmental Policy (1977)
- Philippine Environmental Code (1977)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Biological Agents and Toxins Act (2005) - draft version
- Guidelines for Research on GMOs (last updated in 2004)
- Guidelines on the Care & Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (2004)
- Guidelines on the Release of Agriculture-Related GMOs (1999)
- Occupation Health and Safety Guideliens for Laboratories and Production facilities in the Biomedical Sciences (2003) - Appendix 1 of OSH Guidelines for Laboratories and Production Facilities
- WHO Laboratory Biosafety manual (2003)
- Sale of Food Act (1973) and Food Regulation (1974)
- The Environmental and Public Health Act (1970)
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
SRI LANKA (Democratic Socialist Republic of)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Consumer Affairs and Authority Act (2003)
- Plant Protection Act (1999)
- Fisheries and Aquatic Resouces Act (1996)
- Forest (amendment) Act (1995)
- Science and Technology Development Act (1994)
- Fauna and Flora Protection Act (1993)
- Animal Diseases Act (1992)
- National Heritage Wilderness Areas Act (1988)
- Animal Feed Act (1986)
- National Environmental Act (1980)
- Control of Pesticides Act (1980)
- Animals Act (1958)
- State Lands Ordinance (1947)
- Water Hyacinth Ordinance (1909)
- Forests Chapter 283 (1907)
- Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (1937)
- Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Ordinance (1897)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- Biosafety Guidelines For Work Related to Modern Biotechnology or Genetic Engineering (2004) - Available at UNESCO SHS (Thai only
- DRAFT Guidelines on Contained Uses of GMOs (2004)
- Biosafety Guidelines in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Field Work and Planned Release (1992)
- Biosafety Guidelines in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Laboratory Work (1992)
- Intellectual Property Rights Act (1993)
- Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act (1992)
- Hazardous Substance Act (1992)
- Disease and Animal Toxin Act (1982)
- Animal Pathogen and Toxin Act (1982)
- Patent Law (1979)
- Copyright Law (1978)
- Fertilizer Act (1975)
- Plant Variety Act (1975)
- Plant Quarantine Act (1964, amended in 1999)
- Animal Disease Control Act (1962)
- Food Act
COMMITTEES (and other bodies)
- National Biosafety Committee (NBC)
VIETNAM (Socialist Republic of)
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES
- DRAFT Biosafety Management regulation for GMOs and their Products (2004) Annex III of The National Action Plan to 2010
- Ordinance on Crop Varieties (2004)
- Veterinary Ordinance (2004)
- Ordinance on Livestock Breeds (2004)
- Fishery Law (2003)
- Ordinance on Plant Protection and Quarantine (2003)
- Science and Technology Law (2000)
- Law on Environmental Protection (1993)
- Law on the People's Health Protection (1989)
NOTE: In many cases, we have been unable to obtain GMO/LMO legislation. The reasons for this vary: it may not be translated, it may still be under examination by that country's national legislature, or other reasons.
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