Ratification

• Convention on Biological Diversity – Dec. 1993
• Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety Sept. 2003
• Nagoya Protocol on benefit sharing Oct. 2014
• Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress – Mar. 2018

 Legal Status                      

• Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy (2008)
• Genetic Engineering Regulatory Act 2018 (Under revision to include applications to health)
• National Environment Act (2019)
• Plant and Seed Act (2007)

Competent Authority   

• Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
• National Biosafety Committee

National Focal Point

• Ministry of Water & Environment

Biosafety Regulations/Guidelines                         

• Guidelines for Containment (2006)
• National Guidelines for Field Trials of GE Plants and SOPs (2012)
• Standard Operating Procedures for NBC (Revised 2012).
• Inspection Manual (2007)

Participating Institutions/Agencies        

• National Environment Management Authority
• Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
• National Drug Authority
• Uganda National Bureau of Standards