South African GMO Act implemented

The Genetically Modified Act 15 of 1997 was implemented by the Department of Agriculture on 1 December 1999.[i] The Act was aimed at regulating all South Africa’s genetically modified activities. More specifically, the Act made sure that bio-safety evaluations be executed for any GMO activity.[ii] The GMO Act created a forum for cultivators, farmers and the general public to better understand the complexities that should be taken into account whilst handling GMOs.[iii] Endnotes [i] Goitom, H. 2014. Restrictions on Genetically Modified Organisms: South Africa. [Online]. Available: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/restrictions-on-gmos/south-africa.php  (22 February 2016).↵ [ii] Goitom, H. 2014. Restrictions on Genetically Modified Organisms: South Africa. [Online]. Available: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/restrictions-on-gmos/south-africa.php  (22 February 2016).↵ [iii] Goitom, H. 2014. Restrictions on Genetically Modified Organisms: South Africa. [Online]. Available: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/restrictions-on-gmos/south-africa.php  (22 February 2016).↵