Regulation relating to the protection of traditional knowledge associated with genetic material

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This regulation establishes the duties of users surrounding access to traditional knowledge associated with genetic material. It describes the duty to seek consent prior to access, and the penalties incurred in cases of breach.

Applicable countryNorway
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Scope of legislation
Legal sanctions
Original publication28 Nov 2016
Entered into force1 Jan 2017
Latest update28 Nov 2016
Available languages
Norwegian Forskrift om beskyttelse av tradisjonell kunnskap knyttet til genetisk materiale
English Regulation relating to the protection of traditional knowledge associated with genetic material