This Act amends the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 in provisions concerning, among other things: the composition, objectives, powers and duties of the Council for Genetically Modified Organisms; the functions of the registrar; environmental impact assessment and avoidance of impact on the environment and human and animal health arising from use of genetically modified organisms; and the application for permits. This Act amends also the Long Title of the principal Act and inserts an Annexure containing the text of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
جنوب أفريقيا · 2007-04-11