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Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 1993 (Act No. 87 1993)DeclarationsDeclaration of certain Biological Goods and Technologies as Controlled Goods and Control Measures applicable to such Goods1. Definitions |
In this Notice a word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall have the meaning so assigned and, unless the context otherwise indicates—
means the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction, added as a schedule to the Act;
means microbial or other biological agents or toxins, regardless of the origin or method of production thereof, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, and weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict;
means all phases before production, and includes conceptualisation, research, analysis, testing, configuration or pilot production schemes;
includes freight forwarding, storing and stockpiling (if not part of the manufacture and transfer processes), transporting, maintaining (repairing, overhauling, refurbishing), trading, consulting, disposing, and technical assistance;
means the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 1993 (Act No. 87 of 1993).