NBA tightens GMO import rules, requires mandatory clearance

NBA Acting Chief Executive Officer Ann Karimi instructed officers at entry and exit points to ensure all GMO imports are cleared by the authority in line with the Biosafety Act, 2009...

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The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) in Kenya has implemented new regulations requiring mandatory clearance for all genetically modified organism (GMO) imports. This directive aims to enhance oversight and ensure compliance with biosafety laws.

All imports of genetically modified plants, animals, microorganisms, and veterinary vaccines must now receive clearance from the NBA before release into the country.
The directive was issued by Ann Karimi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the NBA, to government agencies including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and KEPHIS.
The Biosafety Act, 2009, established the NBA to regulate GMOs, safeguarding human, animal, and environmental health through risk assessments and approvals.

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