National Biotechnology Authority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018

1. Title.

2. Interpretation.

3. Purpose. PART II ApFLIcATroNs ron RngsturroN CRrmcrrr, hrFoRT, Exponr .r,tto Brosare'ry TneNsn Prmars ron Fooo, Fm, Foon aNo Frm Anonrves.cND Sm

4. Register and Registrar of National BiotechnologyAuthority.

5. Application for registration.

6. Validity of rcnewal.

7. Applicatim for biosafety import permit.

8. Application for biosafety export pemit.

9. Apptication for biosafety hansit permit.

10. Conditions attaching to every pem[t. 1 1. Issuance, duration, surrender and renewal of permits.

12. Suspension or cancellation of permit.

13. Amndrent and replacement or prmits. *& + National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food ard Feed Additives and See{) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 Section

14. Register of permits.

15. Non-conrnercial imports PART III MrscsuaNEous

16. Appeals.

17. Review of decisions.

18. Registration of decisions with the National BCH.

19. Confidential Inforrnation.

20. Offences. Frnsr Scrmrnr: Fees. SncoNo Scrrrnur-g: Forms. PART I hsmanv Title

1 . These regulations may be cited as the National Biotechnology Authority (Food, Feed, Food or Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018. Interpretation

2. In these regulations- "Authority" flreans the National Biotechnology Authority; "Biosafety Clearing House (BCH)" means a mechanism set up by the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Dversity to facilitate the exchange ofinformation on Uving Modifi ed Organisms (LMOs) andassistthe Parties tobettercomply withtheir obligations under the Protocol; tTtS S.I. 157 of 2018 "export" mears to send food, feed, food and feed additives and seed out of Zimbabwe; "food or feed additive" means substances that are added to food or feed during production, processing, treatment, packaging, transportation or storage of food and feed; ,^ 'form" means the appropriate form prescribed in the Second Schedule; "genetically modified organism(GMO)" means anorganism, the genes and genetic material of which have been modified in a way that does not occur naturally through mating or natural recombination or both, and the term "genetic modification" shall be construed accordingly; "GMO declarationor certificate" means anofflcial document stating the GMO status of a product authenticated by the Authority or other equivalent biosafety authority in the country of origin; "import" means to bring into Zimbabwe food, feed, food or feed additives and seed; "product" means food, teed, food or feed additives and seed; "transit" means to transport food, feed, food or feed additives and seed viaZimbabwe. Purpses of these regulations A 3. (1) The purposes ofthese regulations are to- (a) ensure safe movenrent of food, feed, food and feed additives and seed into, out of and through Zimbabwe; O) protect human and animal health and the environment. (2) These regulations will be used in conjunction with a number of guidelines subject to review fromtime to time in response to policy change, technology and any other unanticipated incidences rvhich may call for reviewing of these guidelines. 1779 4A National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food- Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (mport, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 PART II Appuc,srroN r,on RlctsrnantoN CgntInc.rtn, Iluponr, Exponr axp Brosnpsry TnnNsn Panvtrs r,oR Foop, Fpm, Fooo alu Fnro Anorurves AND SEED Register and Registrar o.[ National Biotechnology Authoriry

4. (l) There shall be a Registrar of the National Biotechnologl' Authority. C (2) There shall be established a register of importers and exporters of food, feed, food and feed additives and seed to be kept by the Authority. (3) The Registrar shall rnaintain at his or her offlce a register of importers and exporters of food, feed, food and feed additives and seed to be kept by the Authority in which he or she shall enter all such particulars in relation to their registration as he or she is required to enter by or in terms of these regulations. (4)TheAuthority shall maintain aregister, which shall contain all applications made to, and decisions made by, the Authority under these regulations. (5)The register shall be open to inspection during office hours by any member of the public on payment of the prescribed fee, if any. Appl ic atio n.for re gis tration

5. ( 1) Any person who wishes to import and or export food, feed, food and feed additives and seed listed in Form FFA I must apply to a be registered as such in the register established in terms of section 4. (2) An application for a registration certifi cate shall be m ade in terms of Form FFA2, to fteAuthority, accompanied bythe appropriate application fee prescribed in the First Schedule. (3) Upon registration any such persoumay apply for abiosafety import, export or transit pernrit. (a) The Authority shall consider an application within 72 hours and may- 1780 S.L l57 of 2018 (a) approYe the application; (b) contact the applicant requesting for further documents or information before granting the certiflcate; (c) rejectthe application giving reasons forrefusal inwriting. Validity and renewal

6. (1) A registration certificate issued in terms of section 5 shall be valid for a period of one calendar year and rnay be renewed annually thereafter. (2) A persou shall apply lbr the renewal of the registration certifi cate at le ast one month before the expiry of the issued re gistration certificate. (3)An applicationforthe renewal of a certificate shall contain in addition to all the accompanying documents required for the initial registration- (a) acopyof the expiredcertificate; (b) prescribed fee inthe First Schedule. (4) The Authority shall consider an application for renewal within two weeks of receiving the application and may- (a) approve the application; or (b) approve the application with conditions, or (c) reject the application stating the reasons for rejection rrl wntrng; or (d) notify the client if further documents are required. Applic ation.for a biosafety import permit

7. (1) Any person who wishes to import food, feed, food or feed additives and seed listed in the Second Schedule must apply to the Atrhority in Form FFA 4, for abiosafety import permit accompzrnied by an application fee prescribed in the First Schedule. (2) In considering an application for a biosafety import perrnit, the Authority shall require the applicant to- 1781 I National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations,2018 (a) specify the product and quantity to be imported; (b) specify the variety to be imported in the case of seed; (c) specify the country of origin of the product and the port through which the product will enter Zimbabwe; (d) state the intended use ofthe product; (e) state the mode of transportation and security measurrs \-' to be taken to ensure no spillages and pilferage occur during loading, transportation and storage in the case of grain and seed; (0 provide a GMO certificate or declaration from a competent t\uthority in the country of origin. GMO declarations will orrly be accepted for milled products and for any other products excluding seed and grain which are not known to be genetically modified. (3) The Authority'may prescribe a pre-shipment inspection prior to importation in order to gather more information on the exact nature of the product including production, genetic modification status, quality and storage of the product and raw materials; this rvill be done according to the guidelines in Form FFA6. Circumstances under which pre-shipment inspections rnay be ordered may include but not limited to the following- (a) when a product is declared as a GM negative 1,et the country of origin has commercialised GM varieties of that pa(icular product; (b) when a submitted GM certificate or declaration fails to ,,-\ meet requirements in Form FFA4 t) (a) As soon as possible after a decision on an application is made, the Authority shall notify the applicant of the granting or rejection of the application for a permit by giving the applicant a copy of the application whereon it is indicated whether the application is granted or rejected and, ifrejected the reasons for the rejection: Provided that where an application is rejected orgranted with conditions theAuthority shall infonn the applicant of his or herright of appeal under section 16. r7u A S.I. 157 of 2018 (5) Any person *'ho imports any products specified in the Second Schedule u'ithout a biosafety import pemrit issued by the Authority shall be guilty ofan offence and liable to afine not exceeding level 12 or to imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both such fine or such imprisonment. 2\ ApplicationJor biosafety export permit

8. ( 1) Any person who wishes to export fbod, feed, food or f'eed additives and seed listed in the Second Schedule must apply to the Authority in Form FFA8 for a biosafety export permit, accompanied by an application fee prescribed in the First Schedule, (2) In considering an application tbr a biosafety export permit made in terrns of subsection (1), the Authority shall require the applicant to- (a) highlight the product and quantity to be exported; (b) the country which the product is being exportedto and port through which the product will leave Zimbabwe; (c) highlight the intended use of the product; (d) obtain a GMO declaration and or a GMO ce(ificate. (3) As soon as possible after a decision on an application is made, the Authority shall notify the applicant of the granting or rejection of the application for apermit by giving the applicant a copy of the application whereon it is indicated whether the application is granted or rejected and, ifrejected the reasons for the rejection: a Provided that where an application is rejected or gtanted with conditions the Authority shall inform the applicant of his or her right ofappeal under section 16. (a) Any person who exports any products specified in the Second Schedule without a biosafety export permit issued by the Authority shallbeguilty of an offence and liableto afine not exceeding level twelve or to imprisonment for period not exceeding five years or to both such fine and such imprisonment. Application for biosafeg transit permit

9. (l) Any person who wishes to transit consignments of food, feed, food or feed additives and seed listed in the Second Schedule 1783 {a National tsiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (mport, Export and Transit) Regulations,2018 through Zimbabwe must provide the Authority u4th the required information to obtain a biosafety transit permit (Fonn FEA12), accompanied by an application fee prescribed in the First Schedule. (2) aolry consignment in transit maybe subject to inspection at ports of entry by the Authorily, and the transporter shall pay an inspection fee prescribed in First Schedule. (3)Aperson transiting consignment of GMOs or GM products o shall at the port ofexit, provide a copy ofthe approval granted by the Authority or clearance at port of ent-y-. (4) Any person transiting GMOs or GM products shall ensure that the products are appropriately packaged and transported in accordance with applicable International standards e.g. IATA PI 602, IATA IP 650 depending on the nature of the consignment. (5) AnV person who transits any products specified in the Second Schedule without a biosafety fansit permit issued by the Authority shall be guilty of ar offence and liable to afine not exceeding level 12 or to imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both such fine or such imprisonment. (6) In the event of an accident involving GMOs or GM products, it shall be the responsibility ofthe ownerof the consigrunent to immediately- (a) notify the Authority of the accident troth orally and in writing; (b) provide the Authority with information regarding- (i) the circumstances of the accident; o (ii) the identity and the quantity of G\,IOs or GM products released; (iii) the prmedures necessary to assess the impact on human and animal health and the environment; and (iv) auy emergency measures taken 1o avoid adverse impact of the accident on the environment and human and animal health; 17u -q S.I. 157 of 2018 (c) meet any cost relating to the containment and remedial actions resulting from the unintentional release; (d) take all appropriate measures to avoid adverse impacts of such an accident on environment and human and adrnal health; A (7) The Authority must inform or advise the public, of the accident if it is in the public interest to do so. (8) As soon as possible after a decision on an application is made, the Authority shall noti$ the applicant of the granting or rejection of the application for apermit by giving the applicant acopy of the application whereon it is indicated whether the application is granted or rejected and, ifrejected the reasons for the rejection: Provided that where an application is rejected or granted with conditions the Authority shall inform the applicant of his or her right of appeal under section 16. Conditions attaching to every permit

10. (1) It shall be deemedto be acondition of every permitthatno person issued a permit, whether indiv idual or corporate, shall transfer his or her or its perrnit to another person during the currency ofthe permit except with the pnor written permission of the Authority: Provided ttrat where such approval is given the authority shall not amend the permit or corresponding entry in the register of a permits except on the date when the permit is next renewed. Issuance, duration, surrender and renzwal of permits

11. (1) every permit shall be valid for a period of three months from the date of its issue, unless it is e arlier surrende red to or cancelled by the licensing authority, and shall only be valid for use for the product or products specified for import, export or transit. (2) If an applicationfora permit is successful (whetherapproved with or without conditions by the Authority), the Authority shall- (a) inform the applicant accordingly in accordance with section 6(4),7Q) and (4) and 9(8); 1785 "c. National BiotechnologyAuthonty (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 (b) issue to the applicant a Biosafety Import permit (FEA5) or a GMO declaration (FFA9) or GMO certiflcate (F-F-A 1 0), or biosafety transit pemir (FE\ 1 2) whichever is appropriate; and (c) make an appropriate entry in the permits register. (3) Upon expiry of a permit, a permit holder may renew it by making an application for a new permit. va, (4) if uponreceiptof an appiication forthe renewal of a permit the Authority is satisfled that that there has been no material change of the details of the existing permit, and if so satisfied, shall renew the permit accordingly. Suspersion or cancellation of permit

12. (l) Subject to subsections (2) afi (4), rhe Aurhoriry rna). ar any time suspend for a period uot exceeding 30 da1,s or cancel an1' permit if the Authority has reasonable grounds for believing that- (a) the permit was issued in error or through fraud or misrepresentation or non-disclosure of a material fact by the permit holder; or (b) the permit holder has contravened aly provision of the Act or these regulations or any condition of his or her permit; or (c) the permit holder has ceased the operations which are the subject of the permit. (2) The Authority shall notify the permit holder in writing of its intention to suspend or cancel his or her or its permit and the o reasons for doing so, and shall call upon the permit holder to shorv cause, within 1.1 days from the date of the notice, lvhy the permit should not be suspended or cancelled, as the case may be: Provided that if in the opinion of the Aurhority the permit needs to be immediately suspended or cancelled in the public interest or to avert an environmental emergency, the Authority can issue the notice requiring the permit holder to show cause after suspending or cancelling the permit. 1786 q S.L 157 of 2018 (3) If, at the expiry ofthe period specified in the notice given in terms ofsubsection (2), and after considering any representations rnade by the permit holder, the Authority is satisfied for any rcason specified in subsection (1) that the permit concerned should be suspended or cancelled, the Authority shall, by notice in writing to the permit holder, suspend or cancel the permit or take such other action as it considers appropriate. (4) The penalty of suspensionis only available wherethere has been a contravention of any provision of the Act or these regulations or any condition of a permit which, in the opinion of the Authority, is a contravention that can be easily or speedily remediated by the permit holder: Provided that - (a) if after the expiry of the period of suspension the permit holder has not taken the remedial action, the Authority shall forthwith cancel the permit; or (b) on good cause shown by the permit holder, the Authority may exte nd the suspension for a pe riod not exceeding 30 days to allow the licensee to take the required remedial action. (5) The Authority shall immediately make an appropriate entry in the register of permits it suspends or lifts a suspension of any permit or cancels it in accordance with this section. Arnendment and replacement of permits

13. (1) The Authority may at any time amend a permit or any terms or conditions of a permit- (a) to correct any eror in the permit; or (b) if the permit holder requests the amendment; or (c) if theAuthority considers the amendment necessary to reflect the true nature of the activities; or (d) if for any other reason the Authority considers the amendment necessary or desirable in the interests of the envircnment or in the public interest. fia'7 {. L National Biotechnology Authority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Lnport, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 (2) TheAuthority shall notify the permit holder in writing of its intention to amend a permit on a ground referred to in subsection (l)(a), (c) or (d) and shall call upon the pemrit holderto show cause, within 14 days from the date of the notice, why the permit should not be amended. (3) Wherea pemrit holderrequests anamendmentto his orher permit he or she shall make an application to the Authority, together a ,\\-,, with the prescribed lee. (4) If in the opinion of the Authority the amendment sought by the permit holder is a material amendment the Authority treats the matter as if the application for the amendment is an application for new permit. (5) Where a permit is iost or destroyed, the permit holder may apply to the Authority, together with the prescribed fee, for a replacement permit: Provided that if the permit holder flnds the lost permit he or she or it shall forthwith surrender it to the Authority. (6) Any person who contravenes the proviso to subsection (5) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a flne not exceeding level 3 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month or both such fine and such imprisonment. Register oJ permits 14- (l)The Authority shall establish and maintain a register of /A\ permits to be knownas the Biosafety Import, Export andTransit Permrt Register and which shall be divided into three parts, for Biosafety \-, Import Permit, Bi osafety Export Permit and B iosafety Transit Permit in which the following shall be recorded- (a) the name and address of every permit holder and the addresses at which he or she or it operates; and (b) the date of issue of every perrnit and of any renewal thereof; and (c) any special terms or conditions subject to which any permit is issued or renewed; and 1788 A S.I. 157 of 2018 (d) the particulars of any suspension or cancellation or amendment of a permit. (2) Arty person rnay- (a) rnspect the register of permits free of charge at all reasonable times at the premises of the Authority or at a such other place that the Authority may direc! or (b) obtain copies of or extracts from the register for a prescribed fee. (3) The Authority shall keep and maintain the register in both material and electronic form. N on-c ommercial import s

15. (1) Non-commercial imports of food, feed, and food or feed additives may be subjected to inspection or testing by the Authority officials at ports of entry. (2) Imported products which are less than 500 kg shall be considered as non-comrnercial imports and shall attract a non- commercial fee prescribed in First Schedule. (3) Any person whose product is tested in terms of subsection (1) shall pay a testing fee prescribed in First Schedule. (4) The Authority shall not consider imports of seed or other propagating material as non-commercial imports. PART ITI N4tscnr.r ltl'aous Appeals

16. (l) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Authority- (a) to reject an application for a permit in terms of sections 7 and 8; or (b) or grant an application for a permit subject to conditions in terms of section 10; or t789 National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives urd Seed) (mport, Export andTiansit) Regulations,2018 (c) cancel a licence in terms of section 12; or (d) suspend a licence in terms of section 12; or (e) amend a licence in terrns of section 13; may appeal to the Board in writing together with the prescribed fee within 14 working days from the date he or she is noti-fied of the decision. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the period between the Iodging of the appeal in terms of subsection (1) and its determination shall not exceed30 days, and ifthe appeal has not been determined after that period it shall be deemed (except in the case of an appeal against the rejection of an application for a permit or conditional granting or suspension or cancellation of a permit) to have been deterrnined in favour of the appellant. (3) The Board may, before deciding an appeal, request the appellant to make such further written submissions or supply such further information as he or she considers will be of assistance in determining the appeal, in which event the 30day period referred to in subsection (2) shall be extended by a further pedod so that the appeal may be determined on a date no later than 6O days from the date when the appeal was lodged. (4) On an appeal underthis section, the Board may confirm, vary or set aside the decision or action appealed against. (5) Upon making its determination, the Board shall notify the appellant andthe Authority stating its teasons for the determination. (6) If the determination is favourable to the appellant the Authority shall within seven working days from the date of such notification, grant to the appellant the permit in question. (7) For the avoidance of doubt it is declared that where- (a) an appellant whose application for a permit has been rejected or whose permit is granted conditionally or whose permit has been suspended or cancelled; and (b) the appeal has not been determined timeously in accordance with subsection (2); r790 f' S.I. 157 of 2018 such appellant has a right under theAdministrative Justic e ActlClnpter 1O:28) to apply to the High Court to compel the appellate authority to fumish reasons why the determination of his or her appeal has not been made timeously and for such other relief that the High Court may grant under thatAct. Revient o! decisions ^ 17. Where the Authority or a person granted an approval under these regulations considers that- (a) a change in circumstances has occurred that may influence the approval or the conditions issued under the approval; or (b) additional relevant scientific or technical information has become available; the Authority rnay on its own volition or on the request of the person granted the approval, review its decision. Registration of decisions with the Biosafery Clearing House (BCH)

18. TheAuthority shall registerall decisions pertaining to GN{Os/ GM products made under these regulations on the BCH. C o nfid e nti al infn r mai o n

19. (l)An applicant may indicate the information in the application which should be treated as confidential and shall give a verifiable justification for such indication. (2) The Authority shall make a decision on the application made in terms of subsection ( I ) after consultation with the applicant and the Authority shall communicate its decision in writing to the applicant. (3) The Authority shall not disclose to a third party any information considered to be confidential ald shall respect the intellectual property rights related to the information received. (4) The Authority shall not treat or consider the following information as confi dential - t79t {A National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Fee4 Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Lnport, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 (a) name and address of applicant; (b) unique identif,er ofthe product; (c) a surunary of the risk assessment; (d) any methods and plans for emergency rcsponse. (5) Where the applicant withdraws an application made in terms of this section, the Authority shall respect the confidentiality O of the inforrnation declared. Offences and penalties

20. Any person who violates the provisions of these regulations commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding level 12 or to imprisonment not exceeding five yffirs or to both such fine and such imprisonment. Frnsr ScHeDULt(Sectiaw 5,7,8,9 and 15) FEES Section Description Form Fees $us s(2) Application for regi stration FEA2 500 7(1) Application for a biosafety import permit: FFA4 I 000 MT/m3 or [,ess 30 1001 MTim3 - 5 00O MT/m3 40 5 0O1 MT/m3 - 10 m0 MT/m3 50 10 001 MT/m3 - 15 000 MT/m3 60 Above 15 000 MT/m3 80 Additional cost for emergency permits 20 Permit renewal Fee for new permit Amendment of permit 10 Inspection fee per truck 20 r792 { S.I. 157 of 2018 Section Description Fotm Fees $US 8(1) Application for a biosafety export permit: FFAS 100 GMO declaration certifi cate 8(2) GMO Testing fee per sample 250 e(1) Application for a biosafety transit permit FEA12 20 Inspection: Human expeltise fee per inspector 50 per day rs(1) Non-commercial imports 20okg or less 5 201kg-S@ke 10 Transpcrt Clients will meet hansport costs and these will be charged using the prevailing Automobile Association o[ Zimbabwe rates Key Assurnptions 1m3 = 1000 litres lkg = I litre 1MT = 1000k9 lMT = 1M3 =1 000kg =lo@litres NB: Samfle collection fees exclude accommodation and meals. In the case that the inspectors may need to sleep over for any nrmrber of days, the cost will be borne by the client. 1793 rh" + National BiotechnologyAuthodty (Food, Feed, Food ad Fe€d Additives and Seed) (mport, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 FFAl 21, Princes Drive, Newlmds P. O. Box CY379,Ilrme. Tel: +263 478lI}856,19 Bnail: nba@nba.ac.zw Webaitq wtrrmba.ac.z* ZIMBABWE SpcoNo Sereoulp (Sectians 2,7, 8 and 9) FORMS TITLE: LIST OF FOOD, FEED, FOOD AND FEED ADDITM^S AND SEED PRODUCTS THAT ARE REGULATED UNDER THE NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY ACT ICHAPTER H:31'l All propagation material Seeds Encapsulated (e.g. eggs) or naked embryos Cells Vegetative Propagules Live grain Barley Live grain Dried grain Meal Malt Processed Beans Dried grain Bean meal Processed e.g canned bears Raw Bran Bone and meat meal 1794 t S.I. 157 of 2018 21, Princess Drive, Newlm& P. O. Box CY379, Ilarare, Tel: +28 47A1356t9 Frnail: nha@nba ac,n' Website: m.nba.ac.zw ZIMBABWE Flours, meals and pellets of meat or meat offals unfit for human consumPfion Carcass meal Meat Fresh Dried Frozen Processed Livestock Live Fish Dried Frozen/fresh Processed or not Milk and products thermf Liquid Whey Ice cream Milk powder, granules and other solid forms Fermentied products e.g cheese, yoghurt Butter, fats and oils Poultry Live Carcass Stock feed Coffee and tea Raw or processed 1795 t National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed. Food and Feed Additives and Secd) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations,20l8 21, Princess Drive, Nee'lmds P O. Box CY379, Hrme Tel: +263 418L85619 Email: nba@nba ac zw Website: ww.nba.ac.zw ZIMBABWE Cotton Seed cotton Fuzzy seed Cake Cultures of microorganisms Static, active or innate Edible nuts Dried Fresh Processed Food ard feed additives Fruits and products thereof Fresh Dried Fruitjuice Fruit preparations Preserved Wines Glucose Syrup Maize and products thereof Grain Crushed Sarnp Meal Green On cob Grits Processed e. g. cornfl akes t796 {l[ S.I. 157 of 2Ol8 FFAl 21, Prires Drive, Newlmds P. O. Box CY379, Ilamre "lel: +253 47a28fi19 o ZIMBABWE Email: nba@nba-ac.zw Website: M.nba.ac,zw Millet and products thereof Grain Meal Malt Processed Plants and grasses [.awn Flowers Live or dried Potatoes Raw Semi processed Processed Products of Fermentation Alcohols Acids, vitamins and derivatives thereof Precursors for acids, vitamins and derivatives thereof Spirits Beer Rice Grain Processed Sorghum Grain lv'Ieal Malt t197 f National BidechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Fd Additives ard Seed) (hport, Export md Transit) Regulations,2018 FT'A1 21, Princcas Ddvc, Ncwlmds P. O. Bu CY39, llnuc. Tel: +263478L&$19 Bmeit nbr@nbo.*.zv n/cbsitq mrb*rc.zw ZIMBABWE Soyabeans grain Grain Crdeoil Cake Chunks Other processed sova-ban products Sprces Raw or Processed Sugar Sunflower Grain Seed Crudeoil Calce Processed Vegetables Vegetable oil Fresh Dried Seed Wheat Grain hocessed Bran Flour Other oleaginous producb Oil cake Oil m€al Oil seeds residues Crude oil extracted fiom oil seeds NB: Tle list cannot be exfulsfive shce it is impossiblc a list erch otd eyery fod, fed, fod atd fed ffiiw r sed. 179t3 * S.I. 157 of 2018 FFA2 21, Princess Drive, Neq,luds P. O. Box CY379,Ilaroe. TeL +263 41a?,f.fi19 Bnail: nba@nbaac-ry Webeite: m.nbaac.zw ZIMBABWE TITLE: Application for Registration Certificate for handling lmports/ exports offood, feed, food and feed additives and seed in acoordance with the provis'lons of the National Biotechnology Authority Act lChapt* 14:3flot 2OO6. Part I: Nature of Applicant We/I herebyapply to be registered in accordance with the National Biotechnology AuthorityAct: Select Appropriate Category: Individual C Organisation O Company O Part II: Applicant's Particulars n Registered Name Physical Address Postal Address (if differenl Jrom above) 1799 5A National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 21, Prines Drivo, Newluds P. O. Box CY5/9,Ilaroe. Tel: +2634182,8fi19 EmiI: nba@nba.rc.zw Webgite: w.nbarc-zw ZIMBABWE Email Address Phone Number Numberof Employees Working Hours From............hrs To..............hrs Irdicate shiJts where applicable Part III: Head of Organisation's det,ils Name Position Contact Details Part I\[ Contact Person Details Name Position Email Address Phone/Mobile Number 1800 t S.I. 157 of 2018 FFA2 21, Priuccs Drive, Newlm& P O. Box CY379,IIme. Tel: +263 478)-85619 Email: uba@nba.ac.zw Website: xw.nbaac.zw ZIMBABWE Part V: Scope of Application for Registration What are the goods intended to be imported/exported? Part VI: Applicant's Checklist Submit the following requircments on applicatior submission Registered Company CurrentTax Clearance t] Certificateoflncorporation C CRI4 C Company profile O Individual CurrentTaxClearance O Certified National ID Copy O Proofofresidence O Other Organisations lvloU/Proof of registration O CunentTaxClearance O Part VII: Declaration I, ............... ... (full name) declare that the information provided in this lorm is accurate and hereby apply for registration for handling food, feed, food and feed additives and seed regulated by the NBA. Designation.... Date: .............. Signature: 180r {At National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (mporl, Export and Tiansit) Regulations, 2018 ihtional Eiotechnolqy Authofty 2l Priffi.&iE,lahrdg]k{ Id r2ct a 782167. +26 a 782156. i26t { 78105(/9 EMI: nb.@$!EE f crtf catc of Q6istration tut Mddq AiltW kt l(br: l a, l, CERTIFTCATE NUMBER: \I},l.R\ (X) (N (D {X) THC, NATIONAL BIOTECHNOI.OGY AUTHORITY HEREB'I' GRANTS T(> ,|tRl \l lll((-\llltr l,ll l{l:i;l\il:Rll)l\}illullr)\' llll (l(,ll lo ll\\l,ll l\il,1)Rl\t.\l()Rl\ (rl l(xll) ltifl). l(i(tl) l,R(rr I:SS|\(; Ut)\ \\l) \lllr l\ \(((rR,)\\(l \\llll I'llt I'Ro\l\l()\\ ()l Illl \\lkr\\l rtk Ill(-tt\()tr x;\"\llt-tt()Rnl \t't k Il.|, 11 )li| :t )ux, \x,\t l, -- _ ___ t:ttrt trl<tntvc otrtua A*li Riiilir:r-ie. nil Nsut t)Art : , (,r ' IXPIRT DAI L N I' A hdb ld Brel€ch.dgl EiELly, Rmtch & or,.loFEtl woba a d t8pz {' S.I. 157 of 2018 21, Princors Drive, Newlan& P. O.BoxCYSr9,Ilrra T* +2$4Te2aSl9 knail: lbc@nbe.ac.zw WcbsiE: wnbam.m zIMBABWE AITENTION TO ALL IMPORTERS SECTIONA RE: SPf,'CIf,.ICATIONS trI3R APPI.ICATION f,IOR AN IMPORT PX,RMIT I'ROM THI'. NATIONAI . RIOTFCHNOLICIGY AI-ITHORITY The National Biotechnolory Authority would like to highlight the following procedures ts be adhered to by importers when submitting applications for authority to import foo4 feed, food and fecd additives, and E€ed Any uganisation s€eking to be granted authority by the NBA to import foo{ fee4 foodard feed additives, and seed intoZimbabwe shouldmeet thefollowing requirements:

1. Frrst, the organisation must be registered with NBA and its certificate d registration should be valid. To register the uganisation must provide the following documents: - Cornpleted Company Regishation Form - CR14 - Oertificate of incorporation - Conpany profile - ZMRA tax clearance - Registrationfee 2. Complete and submit Section B.

3. On subrnission of the application it must be accompanied with the following I r - A GM certificate or declaration frorn a compeEnt authority (e. g NBA in Zmbabwe) in the country of origin. 1803 * National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Tiansit) Regulations, 2018 FFA4 21, Ptinm Drive, Nes,lmds P O. Box CY379, Hme. Tel: +:263418,f,56,19 Email: nba@nba ac.zw Website: wq'.nba.ac.zw ZIMBABWE The GMO certificate must meet the following requirements: - Be on original letterhead of the laboratory conducting the test. The letterhead should have the logo, physical and postal addresses and telephone numbers. - The testing laboratory should be accredited to a competent authority in the country in which the testing facilities are located - Have the original signature of the person responsible for the testing facilities. - Bear the official stamp of the testing institute. - The date of testing must not be more than three months old. - State the date of testing o[ the product and date of issue of the certificate. - Bear the certificate number. - State the name and address of the importing organisation. Provide clear description of the sample i.e. type, variety, quantity State the place of sampling, sampling method and quantity o[ source material. Please note that sampling must be done by the testing laboratory and this should be indicated on the GMO certificate. Provide clear specifications of the PCR analysis including: sample number, PCR cycles, limit of detection (which should be not more than O.UZVo). Please note that only the PCR method of analysis should be used- Provide the test result and interpretation. Make a declaration/statement about the testing laboratory facilities and procedures 1804 {A S.I. 157 of 2018 FFA4 21, Princess Dive, Newluds P O. Box CY379, Hdre. Tel: +263 4 782856i9 Emi-l: nba@nba.ac.zw Website: www.nh.rc.zw ZIMBABWE

5. GMO declarations will only be accepted for milled products and for any other products excluding seed and grain which are not ktrottrtr to be genetically modified. For seed and grain only PCR tests and GMO certificates which meet guidelines in number 4 above will be accepted. Only GMO declarations issued by the biosafety offce of the government in the country of origin of the corsignment will bc accepted. SECTION B TITLE: Application for a Biosafety Import Permit In Accordance with the National Biotechnolo,gr Authority Act lChapter 14:3Il of 2006. Part I: Nature of A.pplicant We/l hereby apply for a Biosafety Import Permit in accordance with the National Biotechnology Authori ty Act: Select Appropriate Category: Individual O Organisation O Company O Part II: Applicant's Particulars Registered Name NBA Certificate of Registration Number Physical Address Email Address Phone Numher 1805 {* National BiotechnologyAuthority (Foo{ Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 FFA4 21, Princs Drive, Newlmde P O. Box CY379, Ilarare. 'tel: +?.63 47A3$19 Email: nha@nba-ac.zw Web6ite: mJbaac.zw ZIMBABWE Part III: APPLYING FOR: Please tick the appropriate box New O Renewal C Extension O Amendment Cl Replacement O Appeal O Part IV: Product Details Product Name (indicate brand/variety if applicable): GM Status: Negative C Positive C] Traces O Quantity: Country of Origin:....... Suppliec Port of Entry:. Mode of Transpart .- Purpose of Imporl Part Y: Justification fc the rcquest If you ticked Renewal/Ettensiou/Amendment/Replacement/Appeal in Part tII above, please state the reasons for your request ................... 1806 _ .r. S.I. 157 of 2018 FFA4 Part VI: Applicant's Checklist Valid NBA Certificate of Registation C GMO Certificate (PleaseAttach) O GMO Declaration (PteaseAttach) O Documents to be renewed/extended/ amended O Part VII: Declaration I, .................... ., (tull name) declare that the information provided in this form is accurate and hereby apply for a Biosafety Import Permit under the National Biotechnology Authority Act [Chnpter 14 : 3 1l ol ?-46. Designation. Date: .............. Signature: 1807 I.= National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Sred) (Lnport, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 FFAS National Biotec-hnology Authoity 2l Plnc6s Drlva. ,IelJxb. Hm TC r?63 4 782167, i26il 1 ?82155. r2Gl a rB2056/t Etrd: ntredrl' !|iosofetl clnnpor.t pennit N.aod sert@r Adfr k. (Nc tl !il Pm& t{o:o(,0O Rlt IoitS.a N8ty'RA{rc}oo dx) l$c Drtll Eryiry Dab: AutlE.lty ir dh to: lo lfiDon PrDdrrcl; Qu.ntlty: SuDdleri CsJnry af OUn: GMSBE Pul?oe: P.mh{bjed b Coidhbnl5): tuS Shipn@t tbilrrt of thr c@sithmnt bt ttE Nt}A.[ fou. coll lheefo,a you aE r€quircd to lnlut tia NBA on -raval of tha coati8menl Fior ro dlsEtuiloi q q. B Fmll S Fdd S h.?dAh tGortlr. rffiddlh. EtmlUots(,rnoloD Aulkity M .d d6r nd la Ey q .bdi ti. aprlkhr lM ildyhl uil .rv dh.r nruory (ondrthr pemlry h! impd.trdc9o,th.k in Zlmb.bu. Pem[ lr[d by: SEEtrE. --. .--- .. qOl ldiui. UM U(hdrrrrHt lh-6 td Eld.dmt , Bh$kt n lcdrt otrdg6l 1808 f, S.I. 157 of 2018 FFA6 21, Prinm Drive, Nen'lm& P O. Box CY379, Ilarare. "tel: +263 4782$Sl9 Enail: nba@nbarc.zw Websito: www.nbarc-zw ^ ZIMBABWE ATTENTION TOALLIMPORTERS OF FOOD, FEED, FOOD AND FEED ADDITIVES AND SEED RF': SPRCIF'ICATIONS FOR PRE SIIIpMENT INSPFCTIONS The National Biotechnology Authority would like to highlight the following procedures to be adhered to by all importers and exporters of food, feed, food and feed additives and seed where a pre-shipment inspection is required. ke-shipment inspections @SI) are required when further information on the exact nature of the product including production, GM status, quality and storage of the product and raw materials is needed thereby ensuring that imports or exports corrply with regulations. Clients should take note of the following;

1. First, the organisation must be registered with NBA and its C-ertifcate of Registration should be valid. To register, the organisation must provide the following documents: - Completed Registration Form - CR14 - Certificateofincorporation ^ - Company profile - CwrentZIMRA tax clearance - Registration fee 2 If a pre-shipment inspection is ordered, the applicant should kindly - Liaise with the Authority to arrange dates, time and location for the pre-shipment inspection. - Meet costs of the inspection exercise including GM testing and any associated costs; upon obtaining an invoice from theAuthority. 1809 --f' National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Fee{ Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Imporg Export and Trmsit) Regulations,2018 FFA6

3. During the inspection, theAuthority shall; - Assess handling, testing sampling and packaging of the product. - Assess suitability of the production or storage facility. - Checkqualitymanagernentrecords. - Check factory or storage facility product records. - Check product data shects. - Assess safety and conformity marks from other markets. - Request for the distribution license. - Request for the Facility Registation Certificates. - Collect random samples for testing.

4. Once the inspection is complete, the Authority will either issue; - A Pre-shipment [nspection Certificate and/or GM certiflcate Or - A rejection note; if inspection findings demonstrate non compliance. - If issued with a rejection note, the applicant may appeal against the decision within 30 days after receiving the note. - When the Authority receives the appeal note, a meeting will be convened for discussing the issues. 1810 S.I. 157 of 2018 FFAT 21, Princess Drive, Newlan& P. O.BoxCY379,Hare. Te| +263 418?.8fi19 Email: rba@nba.ac-zw Website: m.nbarc.zw ZIMBABWE ATTENTION TO ALL IMPORTERS OF F'OOD, FEED, FOOD & FEED ADDITIVES AND SEF]D RE: SPECIFICATIONS FOR POST-SHIPMENT INSPECTIONS The National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) would like to highlight the following procedures to be adhered to by all importers of food, feed, food & feed additives and seed where a post-shipment inspection is required. Post-shipment inspections (PSI) are required when the NBA intends to verify the exact GM status o[ the imported product thereby ensuring that imports comply with regulations prior to their distribution, processing or any other intended use. Clients should take note of the following; l. First, the organisation must be registered with NBA and its certificate of registration should be valid. To registel the organisation must provide the following documents: - Completed Company Registration Form - CR14 - Certificate of incorporation ^ - Company profile - Cunent ZIMRA tax clearance - Registration fee

2. Upon an order for a post-shipment inspection, the applicant should kindly - Liaise s,ith the Authority to facilitate inspection of the imported product including sample collection in accordance with the conditions specified on the respective biosafety import permit. - Meet costs of the inspection exercise including GM testing, transport and any other associated costs, upon obtaining an invoice from the Authority. 1811 {A National BidechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations,2018 FTAT 21, hincess Drive, Nowlmib P. O. Box CYSrq Ilarare. Tol: +?13418235519 Eimait nh@nba-ac.zrr Websitt: wrblm.zw ZIMBABWE During the inspection, the Authority shall; - Check the biosafety import permit of the respective product for conformity with conditions on which the permit was issued - Check goods/cargo manifest - Collect random samples for testing. - Issue a copy of proof of sampling to the client or a representative of the client Onoe the testing is complete, the Authority will either issue; - A GMO certificate and an acceptarrce nde giving the importer the right to distribute process or use the product as intended. Or A rejection note; if inspection findings demonskate non-mmpliance. If issued with a rejection note, the applicant may appea.l against the decision within 30 days after receiving the note. When the Authority receives the appeal Dote, a meeting will be comvened for discussing the issues. t8t2 S.I. 157 of 2018 FFAS 21, Princms Drive, Newlm& P. O. Box CY379, Ilarue. Tel: +263 478?35619 Email; nba@nba.rc.zw Website: ww.nha.ac.ru ZIMBABWE ATTENTION TO ALL EXPORTERS SECTION A RE : SPECIFICAI I ONS FOR APPLI CAT ION FOR CERT IFI CATI ON OF GMO DECT ARATIONS AND OR GMO CF-RTIF'ICATF'.S FROM T}TF, NATIONAI . RIOTECHNOT,OGY AUTHORJTY The National Biotechnology Authority would like to highlight the following procedures to be adhered to by exporters when submitting applications for GMO declarations and/or GMO certificates for the export of tood, feed, food and feed additives, and seed.

1. First, the organisation must be registered with NBA and its certificate of registration should be valid. To register the organisation must provide the following documents: - Completed Company Registration Form - CR14 - a - Certificate of incorporation Company profile - Current ZIMRA tax clearance - Registration fee

2. Complete and submit Section B

3. If a sample is to be tested; the NBA inspectorate will collect and test samples at the client's cost. 1813 {A National BiotechnologyAuthority (Foo{ Fee{ Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Impo( Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 21,PrimDrive, Ncwlm& P. O. Box CY379, Ilarre Tel: +2634782,8$19 fimail: nba@nba.*.zw Webeite: wws'lba.ac.zw ZIMBABWE SECTIONB TITLE: Application for an Export Permit In Accordancc with the National Biotechnolog5r Act lC lnpter I 4 :3 If of ?.0M Part I: Nature of Applicant We/I hereby apply for an Export Permit in accordance with the National Biotechnology Authority Act Individual C Organisation C Company C Part II: Applicant's Particulars Registered name NBA Certificate of Registration Number Physical Address Email Address Phone Number 1814 + S.I. 157 of 2018 FFAS 21, Princess Dive, Neu;lan& P. O. Box CY379,Ilarerc. "fel: +263 47a28$19 Email: nba@nbaac,zw Websitq wwrbaac.zw ZIMBABWE Please tick the appropriate box: New O Renewal C Extension tl Amendment O Replacement C Appeal O Part IV: Prcduct Details Product Name (indicate brand/variety if applicable): GM Status: Negative O Positive O Traces O Quantity: Cotmtry of Ori gin:........ Reciprient Country: Supplien Port of Erit.... Mode of Transport .............. Purpose of Export Part V: Jusffication fon the requ€st If you ticked Renewal/Extension/AmendmenUReplacement/Appeal in Part III above, please state the reasons for your request 1815 f, National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) Qmport, Export and Transit) Regulations, 2018 21, Princess Drive, Newlands P O Box CY379, Ilarare. Tel: +263 47ff28$19 Emil: nba@nbarc.zw Website: m.nba.rc zw ZIMBABWE Part VI: Applicant's Checklist Valid NBA Certificate of Registration O GMO Certifi cate (Please Attach) O Documents to be renewed]extended/amended C] Part VII: Declaration I, ......... ., (tuli name) declare that the information provided in this form is accurate and hereby apfly fo a Erport Permit under the National BiotechnologyAuthority Act[Clnplcr 14:31lof 2ff6.. Designation.... Date: Signature: 1816 t' S.I. 157 of 2018 FT'49 2l ftftB Dril! iltrtafit8 P, O. Bq CY3r9 ttyde Id: +263ar82855r'9 Endl: nb.Onb.,ee lvetElE: ffi.nha&e To llldn t may concanr GTTO OECTARATIOil i Inb b aertly $d oo,oOMT of pla(fucl XYZ. b !e o,Sqlad to CurnEy A b ro tho bd ot our ldloud.dga not g6nai:e [y rnodf6d- Tha Gd tilfl ba ranrpotud by rcd vh sxti ptrt P. Pl*4. ,FL lh.l lhb dacbfdon mly 6f,r thb cfiebmd.rd 3hodd rEt rarE E t lmffd .lalalt0at h. tuE . oorElenmsoblh.t [|o t{a[q}d BStsohnotory tuthorly ln ,rol pllllb a/r.lorldnrm olt. Thb d.cL.*n b md. h t rm o, th. NdonC Elot dm{ogv Al.dtldlv Aci .rd 3thtd rEa bc Egildod corshe ot l€r oeod €gt r€(Mb - ,?a drcaoer a vd[or anoofi&qrBdl h-a.tFffid &.if./rt t8t1 d.r-j' .3 National BiotechnologyAuthority (Food, Feed, Food ard Feed Additives and Seed) (mport, Export and Transit) Regulations,20lS FFAlO -:::;#;:ffii;l* td rt.f.trr & ffidadb C.riflt& b Cl)m&/m @enct icalQ (odif ed Q r6anisnrs Qcrt f catc r.dhdrrdr&tfu tar, Oeol bil:6/@/m Cutm, A/dras: Al( D.r. Srm9L CoU.<r4 oO/CO/m h:ll ln lf,B D&: @/0oy'00 lrldurnc &a hd. Cdb.rl6r Sib AC -s-"p..IE-- - -lc"r*iJ'.e-iifi -r.*ro -t o@q)oo@o rls p,*r.. - -iG- larnxnatq kt dat<(d 6MO NtALf$S OC,./IE Utre FCX t/UfD {XTtiOO @tl '1575 ISS The ISS XR ]tdm &lxl3 lr.hr8.rt OIA rqEE.r tbt .r. (u-tc,'rr{ lu r{ ,51 go@t.r or th. CtuUldr.l&r vrulcrl|v) tl(X: TE MrS PCI wrto dAdtlranaam ma rq4nil thrr.,e (E.adr( k ah M td nxNt or d.rcd (im AarcDofir/s, tm/G .rD rnt.Frcrrton Th. soDL rd.^Jyed ht PCR r,or tu FwE. ol CrEl(dh Mdad DU Ac(ddrn8 ro l[rnalrlt amarar]t mod.fad DLA rx d dirtcd h th. shdc ludb.d t ___ tll ClO..., rbtlgt, r hi d dd.mlo! d.B nffih f ararrtanr,f l8l8 1) S.I. 157 of 2018 FFA11 21, Prinms Drive, Newlmds P O. Box CY379, tlmre. Tel: +2(3 478.2856/9 Emait nba@nba.ac.ry Webqile: www.nba.ac.zw ZIMBABWE ATTENTION TO ALL CLEARING AGENTS HANDLING TRANSIT CONSIGNMENTS OF FOOD, FEED, FOOD AND FEED ADDITIVES AND SEED PASSING THROUGH ZIMBABWE SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR A TRANSILPERMLI FROM THE N ATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY The National Biotechnology Authority would like to highlight the following procedures to be adhered to by clearing agents when submifing applications for authority to transit food, feed, food and feed additives and seed through Zimbabwe. Any organization seeking to be granted authority by the NBA to transit food, feed, food and seed additives and seed through Zimbabwe shotrld meet the following requirements: I Complete a transit application form at the port of entry or Head Office supplying the following information: - Name and address of clearing agent registered in Zmbabwe. - - Name and address of importer. - Name and address of exporter - Details of products to transit through Zimbabwe - A GM certificate or declaration from a competent authority (e. g NBA in Zimbabwe) in the country ol origin. - Port of entry through which product will enter into Zimbabwe. - Port o[ exit through which product will exit Zimbabwe. - Undertaking to meet the cost of supervision in the case of genetically modified products. 1819 I National BiotechnologyAuthority (Foo4 Feed, Food and Feed Additives and Seed) (Import, Export and Transit) Rogulations,2018 FEA1l 21, Princess Drive, Newlands P. O. Box CY379,Ilarare. 'Iel: +2rt34782856,19 Email: nba@nba.rc.zw Webeite: www.nba.rc.zw 2 The GM certificate must meet the following requirements: - Be on original letterhead o[ the laboratory conducting the test and should have the logq physical and postal addresses and telephone numbers. - The testing laboratory should be accredited to a competent authority in the country in which the testing facilities are located. - Have the original signature of the person responsible for the testing facilities. - Bear the official stamp of the testing instihrte. - The date of testing must not be more than 3 months old- - State the date of tesring of the product and date o[ issue o[ the certificate. - Bear the certiflcate nurnber. - State the name and address of the importing organization - Provide clear description of the sample i.e. type, variety, quantity. State the place of sampling, sampling method and quantity of source material. - Please note that sampling must be done by the testing laboratory and this should be indicated on the GMO certificate. - The PCR test should be used and the certificate should provide clear specifications of the PCR analysis including: PCR Cycles and Limit of Detection (which should be not more thanO.(DVo). - Provide the test result and interpretation. - Make a declaration/statement about the testing laboratory facilities and procedures. 1820 S.I. 157 of 2018 FEA12 BIOSAFETY TRA)iSIT PE,RI}IIT \drond 8i@hno ou Au$ryiD Ad l( haprJ:Jll ;l10116 J ,,} 9. Pcrmit \o: xxI\\ Ref No: NBA/RA/....................-... lsue Dato............... .. Erpiry D!te.. \a nrc o[ A Pplirart: Phyricfl AddBi: Prodmt: 1a21 { Srryptemantto the Zimb&wean Gope Ptiatdby the Gove 1822