Title:
Assessment of Existing National Capacities for Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms Detection in Lebanon
Code:
AGR/09/1
Supervisor:
Lamis Chalak, Ph.D.
Associate Professor at the Lebanese University- Expert in Agricultural Biotechnology and Genetic Resources -Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute -Department of Plant Biotechnology
Author:
Ministry of agriculture - FAO
Page Numbers:
24
Summary:
INTRODUCTION
Status of Biotechnologies in Lebanon
Plant biotechnology
Animal and veterinary biotechnology
Microbial biotechnology
Others
Physical facilities dealing with Biotechnology -
Involved Institutions
Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI)
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Saint Joseph University (USJ)
University of Balamand (UOB)
American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Industrial Research Institute (IRI)
Other Institutions dealing with Biotechnologies
Lebanese National Council for Science Research (LCNRS)
Additional Information
GMOs Research and Development
GMOs Production
Main Gaps affecting GMOs Research and Recommendations
Biosafety Regulatory Status
Existing National Legislation
Laws Related to Agriculture and Animal Health
Laws Related to Environment and Biodiversity
Laws Related to Health Protection
Laws Related to Food Safety
Laws Related to Trade and Customs
World Trade Organization Agreement
International Conventions and Protocols on Biotechnology and Biosafety
The Convention on Biological Diversity
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Capacities for GMOs detection
Areas of implementation
Case studies on GMOs detection
Detection fees
Gaps, Needs and Recommendations
Conclusions and Recommendations for Lebanon
References
Year:
2009
Sub-Sector:
Agriculture