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Country's Decision or any other Communication
(DEC)
last updated: 19 Mar 2019
No
Decision to Release Bt Cotton in Swaziland
EN
25 Apr 2018
No
- Decision on LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment (according to Article 10 or domestic regulatory framework)
- Decision taken in accordance with your domestic regulatory framework
Yes
01 Jun 2017
05 Jun 2017
15 Apr 2018
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Person:Gupta1-10-1777 Van Towers IV Floor BegampetHyderabad,
, IndiaPhone: +9104066316858,Fax:Email: info@jkseeds.net,Website:Related OrganizationJK Agri Genetics LTD ()Private sector (business and industry)1-10-1777 Van Towers IV Floor BegampetHyderabad,
, IndiaPhone: +9104066316858,Fax:Email: info@jkseeds.net,Website:
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Person:Daniel KhumaloMancishane Street Crop Promotion Unit P O Box 230Manzini,
, EswatiniPhone: +26725052775,Fax:Email: dmkhumalo@yahoo.com,Website:Related OrganizationSwaziland Cotton Board ()Government agency (National/Federal)Mancishane Street Crop Promotion Unit P O Box 230Manzini,
, EswatiniPhone: +26725052775,Fax:Email: dmkhumalo@yahoo.com,Website:
No
Yes
No
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
Conditions to Import
1. Transit Permits from any country that the GM seed with transit should be sought by the Operator (applicant/supplier).
2. Export Permit from the exporting country should be sought by the Operator (applicant/supplier)
3. The Applicant and Transporter (Operators) should take full responsibility for the load in
transit, and should be aware of the Emergency Response Measures of GMO consignments
4. Spillages during transportation should be prevented
5. Every consignment should be accompanied by an import permit
6. Remaining seed should be declared to the SEA and stored in a safe storage
Conditions to Introduce
1. The permit is specific to the cotton varieties JKCH 1050 and JKCH 1947;
2. The renewal of the permit after a single year will be dependent on compliance and the progress report and will be subjected to a simplified application procedure;
3. Progress and compliance will also be reviewed yearly;
4. Conventional cotton seed should be made available for farmers that are not interested in GM seed
5. Destruction of cotton remains in the fields should be enforced and monitored
6. Maintain the recommended isolation distances between GM and Non-GM crops
7. Control the GM seed distribution
8. Keep local or non-GM seed at the gene bank
9. This permit is specific to Insect Resistant (Bt) Cotton, not Herbicide Tolerant Cotton
10. Ensure refuge cropping
11. The refuge should be the non-GM isoline of the GM seed
12. Ensure continuous farmer training on Management Practices (Provide Extension Services)
13. The Swaziland Cotton Board should only give the GM seed to trained and certified farmers
14. The Swaziland Cotton Board should frequently monitor compliance to the permit requirements
15. The Swaziland Cotton Board should always be available for inspections by the SEA, and should also expect un-announced inspection visits
16. The SEA should be informed if there are any changes to the information that was submitted on the application documents
17. The Swaziland Cotton Board should submit a progress report at the end of the season, for the purpose of reviewing by the National Biosafety Advisory Committee before renewal or issuance of a permit for the following season
18. The SEA will also provide Inspection/Compliance Reports which will be referred to during the renewal of the permit
EN
1. Transit Permits from any country that the GM seed with transit should be sought by the Operator (applicant/supplier).
2. Export Permit from the exporting country should be sought by the Operator (applicant/supplier)
3. The Applicant and Transporter (Operators) should take full responsibility for the load in
transit, and should be aware of the Emergency Response Measures of GMO consignments
4. Spillages during transportation should be prevented
5. Every consignment should be accompanied by an import permit
6. Remaining seed should be declared to the SEA and stored in a safe storage
Conditions to Introduce
1. The permit is specific to the cotton varieties JKCH 1050 and JKCH 1947;
2. The renewal of the permit after a single year will be dependent on compliance and the progress report and will be subjected to a simplified application procedure;
3. Progress and compliance will also be reviewed yearly;
4. Conventional cotton seed should be made available for farmers that are not interested in GM seed
5. Destruction of cotton remains in the fields should be enforced and monitored
6. Maintain the recommended isolation distances between GM and Non-GM crops
7. Control the GM seed distribution
8. Keep local or non-GM seed at the gene bank
9. This permit is specific to Insect Resistant (Bt) Cotton, not Herbicide Tolerant Cotton
10. Ensure refuge cropping
11. The refuge should be the non-GM isoline of the GM seed
12. Ensure continuous farmer training on Management Practices (Provide Extension Services)
13. The Swaziland Cotton Board should only give the GM seed to trained and certified farmers
14. The Swaziland Cotton Board should frequently monitor compliance to the permit requirements
15. The Swaziland Cotton Board should always be available for inspections by the SEA, and should also expect un-announced inspection visits
16. The SEA should be informed if there are any changes to the information that was submitted on the application documents
17. The Swaziland Cotton Board should submit a progress report at the end of the season, for the purpose of reviewing by the National Biosafety Advisory Committee before renewal or issuance of a permit for the following season
18. The SEA will also provide Inspection/Compliance Reports which will be referred to during the renewal of the permit
These conditions aim to mitigate any anticipated damages
EN
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BCH-LMO-SCBD-103216-4 Living Modified Organism Insect resistant cottonJK Agri Genetics Ltd | Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin, Neomycin), Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa spp.))
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BCH-RA-SZ-114532-1 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Risk Assessment Summary for the Release of Bt Cotton in SwazilandInsect resistant cotton | Cotton, Resistance to diseases and pests, Resistance to antibiotics
