Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)RegulationsGenetically Modified Organisms Regulations, 2010AnnexureTable 1 : Applications and the period required for processing and decisions |
Table 1
Applications and the period required for processing and decisions
Application |
No. of days |
|
1 |
2 |
|
1. |
Importation and exportation of genetically modified organisms with general release/commodity clearance approval |
30 |
2. |
Contained use of genetically modified organisms and/or import or export permit * |
120 |
3. |
Trial release of genetically modified organisms and/or import or export permit * |
120 |
4. |
General release of genetically modified organisms |
270 |
5. |
Extension permit |
90 |
6. |
Use of genetically modified organisms with commodity clearance approval |
30 |
7. |
Registration of facilities |
60 |
8. |
Commodity clearance of genetically modified organisms |
270 |
* | Import/export of genetically modified organisms that do not have general release or commodity clearance approval |