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Competent National Authority
(CNA)
last updated: 03 Sep 2020
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Plot 6, Kimera Road
Kampala,
P.O. Box 6884,
Uganda
- +256 414 705500
- +256 414 234579
Person:Mr. Musa KwehanganaBiosafety Officer,Plot 6 Kimera Road, NtindaKampala,
, UgandaPhone: +256 414 705500, +256 785 118392,Fax:Website:Related OrganizationUganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)Government agency (National/Federal)
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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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