scholarly journals A conceptual framework for the design of environmental post-market monitoring of genetically modified plants

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Sanvido ◽  
Franco Widmer ◽  
Michael Winzeler ◽  
Franz Bigler
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Plants ◽  
Market Monitoring ◽  
Post Market

The Adequacy of the Mauritian Biosafety Framework

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Odile Juliette Lim Tung
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Market Monitoring ◽  
Post Market ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Assessment Requirements ◽  
Requirements Identification ◽  
Liability And Redress

AbstractThis article analyses the Mauritian regulatory framework on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and highlights its shortcomings, with the aim of improving the regulation of the approval and monitoring of the use of GMOs in Mauritius. It examines key issues regarding the application for a GMO permit, risk assessment requirements, identification and labelling obligations, post-market monitoring, and liability and redress in the case of damages. There is a need for greater public participation in decision-making on the approval of GMO permits and the monitoring stage procedure, specific civil liability provisions for damage as well as regulation of the coexistence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM crops in the Mauritian biosafety framework. Pending the proclamation of the entire Mauritian GMO Act 2004, relevant transitional provisions should also be provided. Beyond legal provisions on biosafety, a national policy on GM products and GMO-related activities should be elaborated.

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