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OAU Model Law on Biosafety
AFRICAN MODEL LAW ON SAFETY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
PREAMBLE
Whereas, modern biotechnology might have much promise for the improvement of human well-being, its potential adverse effects on the environment, biological diversity and human health are causing a growing public concern;
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ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this law:
"Advance informed agreement" means consent obtained based upon full disclosure of all relevant information and the taking of full responsibility by the supplier of the information for its accuracy and completeness before any activity is undertaken.
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ARTICLE 2 SCOPE This law shall apply to the import, export, transit, contained use, release or placing on the market of any genetically modified organism whether intended for release into the environment, for use as a pharmaceutical, for food, feed or processing or a product of a genetically modified organism. |
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ARTICLE 3
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 1. National Focal Point
The government shall designate or establish a National Focal Point to be responsible on its own behalf for liaison with the Secretariat of the Protocol and Clearing-House and facilitate the exchange of information among the relevant bodies and authorities. |
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ARTICLE 4
APPLICATION
1. No person shall import, transit, carry out the contained use of or release of, or place on the market a genetically modified organism or a product of a genetically modified organism without an advance informed agreement or the explicit written approval of the Competent Authority, whichever is appropriate.
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