Biosafety Act 2007 · Updated to 1 May 2019 · Part II · National Biosafety Board
4. Establishment of the National Biosafety Board
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A board by the name of the “National Biosafety Board” is established.
Board
“Board” means the National Biosafety Board established under subsection 4(1);
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The Board shall consist of the following members who shall be appointed by the Minister:
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for natural resources and environment;
the Secretary General of the Ministry of Water, Land and
Natural Resources who shall be the Chairman;
a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and
Agro-based Industry;
a representative from the Ministry of Health;
a representative from the Ministry of Primary Industries;
a representative from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and
Consumer Affairs;
a representative from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry;
a representative from the Ministry of Energy, Science,
Technology, Environment and Climate Change; and
not more than four other persons who have the knowledge or experience or both in any of the disciplines or matters relevant to this Act.
The provisions of the First Schedule shall apply to the Board.
The Director General shall be the Secretary of the Board and shall carry out such duties as may be imposed by the Board.
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General appointed under subsection 8(1);
The Board shall be responsible to the Minister.
Terms defined in s 3
Board
Defined · s 3“Board” means the National Biosafety Board established under subsection 4(1);
Director General
Defined · s 3“Director General” means the Director General appointed under subsection 8(1);
Minister
Defined · s 3“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for natural resources and environment;
Part III
Approval for Release and Import
Part IV
Notification for Export, Contained Use and Import for Contained Use
Part V
Risk Assessment and Risk Management Reports and Emergency Response Plan
Part VI
Enforcement
Part VII