Measure
Access to biological and genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Goods | 01/11/2021 | |
| Summary: To access, research, or commercialize biological and genetic resources in Namibia, or to export them, you must apply for an access permit and follow specific regulations. Additionally, you need an export permit and a material transfer agreement to transfer these resources or associated traditional knowledge. |
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| Description: Access permit 8. (1) A person who intends to access biological and genetic resources in Namibia, found in both in situ or ex situ conditions or parts of such biological and genetic resources, their derivatives, products, including synthetic products, and wherever applicable, intangible components, including genetic information or gene sequences, and associated traditional knowledge, must apply for an access permit in the prescribed form and manner prior to carrying out any - (a) research leading to commercialisation; (b) scientific research with a commercial purpose; (c) commercialization, including industrial application and bioprospecting; (d) export; or (e) any other use as may be prescribed. (2) A person may not export biological or genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge unless the person is in possession of an export permit issued by the Ministry as prescribed
Material transfer agreement 11. (1) A person may not transfer any biological or genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge without obtaining an access and export permit and without entering into a material transfer agreement |
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Commodities Affected by the Measure
Procedures Implementing the Measure
No procedures found under this measure.
Legal Documents Related to the Measure
| Name | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Biological and Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Act 2 of 2017 | Act | General |