South Africa - Import Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for importing genetically modified organisms in person, the applicant has to visit the Registrar office of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
2. The address and contact details of the Registrar office of Genetically Modified Organisms can be found in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for importing genetically modified organisms as applicable to your requirement, from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
8. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will perform necessary actions for the permit issuance process.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form and number of copies as required
• Copy of applicant’s ID
• Additional copy of application (without any confidential business information)
• Proof or receipt of fees payment
• Report of previous activities
• Proof of public notifications
• Authorisation for application

Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar of Genetically Modified Organisms: Head Office
Physical Address:20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
South Africa
Postal Address:Private Bag X250,
Pretoria, 0001
South Africa
Tel:012 319 6000
Fax:012 319 6681
Website: Website DAFF

Eligibility

• Any person living in South Africa, who wants to participate in importing activities relating to genetically modified organisms, can apply.
• The person applying and the organisms to be imported must comply with the requirements set by the office.

Fees

Importation of genetically modified organisms: R 642.00 each

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

Importation of genetically modified organisms with general release/commodity clearance approval – 30 days.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Before you can apply for general release, field trial activities within South Africa must be done over a period of three growing seasons for the organisms.

• Applications to continue with an activity will only be accepted if that activity was previously authorized.

Required Information

• Applicant’s particulars
• Identification document number
• Business information
• Details of the GMOs
• Banking details
• Details of previous activities

Need for the Document

You need to apply for and obtain a permit as applicable at the Registrar of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) if you want to participate in activities relating to genetically modified organisms in South Africa.

Information which might help

Inspectors from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries monitor implementation of the permit conditions.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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