Comments given by the public must be taken into account in the decision-making. Risk management measures After the approval, and at all times generally, the State may take measures to manage any risks posed by GMOs and derived products. Further, the label must forewarn of any allergy that the GMO or derived product may cause. No export without prior informed consent There can be no export of GMOs or derived products unless the State is satisfied that the country of import gives its prior informed consent. The liability provisions impose strict liability for any damage caused by the introduction of the GMO or derived products.
Liability attaches to any person or entity responsible for the harm.
If there is more than one person responsible, then liability is joint and several. There is a section in the law that identifies conduct that is illegal and punishable. Punishment includes imprisonment and this can be imposed on the responsible officer of a corporation as well. The Minister is given power to make regulations for the effective implementation of the law. Transitional provisions There is also a transitional provision.