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Biosecurity: Status and Policy in Nepal - Center for International and ...

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<strong>Nepal</strong>’s biosafety policy is based on<br />

precautionary pr<strong>in</strong>ciple:<br />

• And based on conservation of rich<br />

biodiversity<br />

• Protective measures <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>digenous<br />

agricultural system<br />

• Srict regulation on GMO, LMO & Hybrid & its<br />

transboundary movement<br />

• But less attention on pathogen, microorganism<br />

& possible bioterrorism<br />

• Development & application of Biotechnology where<br />

comparative benefits can be achieved.

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