Biotechnology Regulatory Services
Ensuring biosafety compliance and responsible application of biotechnology in Zimbabwe — protecting health, biodiversity, and innovation.
Our Mandate
We aim to ensure biosafety compliance in the development, production, use, application, movement and release of biotechnology products in Zimbabwe. Our main purpose is to protect human health and biodiversity by enforcing adherence to biotechnology and biosafety regulations and guidelines; overseeing the responsible application of biotechnology in all fields including agriculture, medical, environment and industry.
Our Core Services
Facility Registration
Registration of facilities involved in biotechnology activities.
Product Registration
Bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, medical biologics, etc.
GMO Certification
Screening, GMO Certificates and declarations.
Permit Issuance
Import, export, transit of food, feed, seed, additives.
Monitoring & Surveillance
Inspections at ports of entry and inland.
Official Documents & Acts
View or download the key regulatory instruments. Click the eye icon to open the PDF in assets/documents/.
All documents are located in assets/documents/. Click the eye icon to preview the PDF.
Multilateral Agreements
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
An international treaty under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Protocol seeks to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health.
As the designated National Focal Point and National Competent Authority, the NBA is responsible for implementing the Protocol in Zimbabwe.
View Zimbabwe's BCH Page
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
ICGEB promotes biotechnology research and development through advisory services, training, and funding programmes — including research grants, long-term and short-term training in biotechnology and biosafety.
As the focal point for ICGEB in Zimbabwe, the NBA endorses applications for grants and fellowships.
Visit ICGEB Website
