Issuing Agency: Ministry of Natuarl Resources and Environment Affairs Department
Incumbent Office Name: Ministry of Natuarl Resources and Environment Affairs Department
Address: Lingadzi House, City Centre
Private Bag 394, Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Fax: (265)-1773-379
Email: mphanjiwawo@gmail.com
Website: http://www.eadmw.org/
Phone: 0997812595

 

Procedure Steps  Description Required Documents
1 The person must apply to the Environmental Affairs department through the Director and he will direct the responsible officer.   
2 Importer should present notice of consent from the exporting country and describing the bio- safety measures to be implemented.  
3  Importer will then fill forms and pay an application fee of MK300,000.00  
4 Issuance of a licence attracts a fee of MK3,000,000.00 and validity of the licence is 3 years.   
5 Licence is issued after 42 working days.  

 

Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 GMO License Application Application for a GMO licence. Ministry of Natural Resources PDF
Measures
# Name Description Measure Type Agency Comments Legal Document Validity To Measure Class
1 GMO licence Any person wishing to engage in the genetic modification of organisms; the importation, development, production, testing, release, use and application of genetically modified organisms; and the use of gene therapy in animals, including human beings must have a licence. Certification requirement Ministry of Natural Resources To prescribe conditions that ensure safety of humans and the environment and determine efficacy of the genetically modified organisms for the intended purpose. Biosafety (60:03) 1999-12-31 Good
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