Product Registration
Ensuring only properly evaluated biotechnology products are released into the Zimbabwean market.
Product Registration Overview
A structured, step-by-step process to bring safe biotechnology products to market.
In accordance with the NBA Act of 2006, only properly evaluated biotechnology products should be released into the market.
Application Procedure
Company Registration
Before a company can register their product with the NBA, the company must be registered with the NBA.
Pre-submission Consultation
Client meets with the NBA Inspectorate team to discuss their application and clarify requirements.
Application Submission
Client submits a complete application dossier to the NBA for review.
Sample Submission
A product sample must be submitted to the NBA for confirmatory laboratory testing.
Payment of Fee
Client pays the product registration fee as prescribed by the NBA.
Review & Laboratory Analysis
The NBA Inspectorate team conducts documents review and laboratory analysis simultaneously.
Approval & Issuance
If application is approved, applicant is issued either:
Legal Framework
Product registration is governed by the National Biotechnology Authority Act [Chap.14:31] of 2006, which mandates that only properly evaluated biotechnology products may be released into the Zimbabwean market.
GMO Activity Forms for applicants
Download the required forms for conducting activities involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Application for Contained Use
This form authorises laboratory, greenhouse, growth-chamber or other physically contained work with a GMO where the organism and its products are not released into the environment. .
Download Form (PDF)Application For Confined Field Trials
This form authorises a confined field trial release of a GMO.
Download Form (PDF)Application Form General Release
This form authorises unconfined, commercial-scale release of a GMO into the environment.
Download Form (PDF)