Decision 391

Common Regime on Access to Genetic Resources

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This document describes a decision agreed upon by the constituent countries of the Andean Community. This describes a commitment to respect national sovereignty on genetic resources and associated knowledge, as well as the requirement from each country to designate competent national authorities and institute access permits.

Applicable countriesBolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Topic
Subtopics
Scope of legislation
Access to resources
Legal sanctions
Original publication17 Jul 1996
Entered into force17 Jul 1996
Latest update17 Jul 1996
Available languages
English Decision 391 Common Regime on Access to Genetic Resources
Spanish Decisión 391 Régimen Común sobre Acceso a los Recursos Genéticos