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Role of the ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS ACT

Role of the ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS ACT (Act No. 15 of 1997) April 2003. Advisory Committee. Biosafety Structure Section 10 of the GMO Act Appointment by Minister of Agriculture Period not exceeding 5 years

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Role of the ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS ACT

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  1. Role of the ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS ACT (Act No. 15 of 1997) April 2003

  2. Advisory Committee • Biosafety Structure • Section 10 of the GMO Act • Appointment by Minister of Agriculture • Period not exceeding 5 years • Members - recommendation from the Executive Council • Remunerated

  3. Advisory Committee • Max. 10 persons • 8- knowledgeable from applicable fields of science • 2- from public sector with knowledge of ecological matters and GMO’s • Representation from all fields of the expertise involved with GMO’s - appointment of sub-committees (Section 11(2)) • Review committee - 4 experts (1 chairperson)

  4. Position of the Advisory Committee • Receives documentation from Registrar • Send recommendation to Registrar • Questions/concerns raised - Registrar to applicant • Response from applicant back to Registrar • Registrar sends response to Advisory Committee • Committee assesses new/additional information and sends final recommendation to Registrar

  5. Functions of the AC • Act as national advisory body on GMO activities • Advise the Minister, EC, other Ministries and appropriate bodies on matters concerning GMO’s • On the introduction, proposals for activities, contained use, importation and exportation of GMO’s • On proposed regulations and written guidelines • Liaise internationally w.r.t. biosafety • Invite written comments from experts

  6. Functions of the AC(continue) • Safety assessments: - Health: - Environment: Toxicity Living organisms Pathogenicity Air, soil, water Allergenicity Sustainability Digestibility Biodiversity Nutrition Stability Unexpected products Stability

  7. Functions of the AC(continue) • Recommendation report • No decision - only recommendation to Council for their assessment • Content: • Details of review committee • Summary of application • Procedures followed during assessment • Safety issues assessed • Non-safety issues assessed • Risk management • Recommendation

  8. Conclusion • National advisory body on GMO’s • No decisions • Only recommendations • Primarily safety assessments

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