ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Biosafety (Labelling) Regulations
9. Traceability
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
9. Traceability
(1)An operator shall at all stages of placing on the market a product consisting of or containing genetically modified organisms, including bulk quantities, ensure that the following information is transmitted in writing to the subsequent operator—(a)that it contains or consists of genetically modified organisms; and(b)the unique identifier assigned to those genetically modified organisms in accordance with these Regulations.(2)At all subsequent stages of the placing on the market of the products referred to in subregulation (1), operators shall ensure that the information received in accordance with that subregulation is transmitted in writing to all other operators receiving the products along the supply chain.(3)In the case of products consisting of or containing mixtures of genetically modified organisms to be used only and directly as food or feed or for processing, the information referred to in subregulation (1)(b) may be replaced by a list of the unique identifiers for all those genetically modified organisms that have been used to constitute the mixtures.(4)Each operator shall maintain a register describing the systems and procedures for each transaction to be kept for a minimum period of five years.(5)The Authority shall establish a mechanism for development and assignment of unique identifiers where such identifiers are useful in traceability of genetically modified organisms.