Under the UNCST act, UNCST approves the research, development,
testing and use of a Genetically engineered organisms in Uganda;
updates and informs the National Focal Point on matters relating to
genetic engineering; ensures safety of genetic engineering to human
health, animal health and the environment during research,
development, testing and use; ensures enforcement of necessary
measures to avoid adverse effects on the environment, biological
diversity, human health, animal health and on socioeconomic
conditions arising from genetic engineering and its products;
maintains a registry and database of genetic engineering
activities; liaises with the appropriate government agencies to
prescribe the standards for regulating genetic engineering and
GMOs; advises Government on matters of genetic engineering;
inspects and monitors any person or activity authorized to
undertake GMO research and development; creates and promotes
awareness and education concerning the activities regulated and
coordinates public participation.
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