The Law “On Genetic Resources Management” Came into Force
9 March, Minsk
Today “The Law on Genetic Resources Management” of March 5, 2024, No. 356-3, came into force. The House of Representatives press service has informed BELTA about this.
On January 24, 2025, the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus, held the Roundtable event on the topic “The Law “On Genetic Resources Management”: Legal and Administrative Measures for its Implementation.”
Head of the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources & Benefit-Sharing, E.N. Makeyeva, presented the report.
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On March 5, the Head of State Signed the Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 356-3“On Genetic Resources Management”
The legal act aims to determine the national legal regulation of relations related to ensuringaccess to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from theirutilization.The Law shall not apply to: Link to Law
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