User's Guide to the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 [Act 795]

This User’s Guide intends to facilitate those intending to access BR or TK associated with regulated under the Act. The main goal of this Guide is to clarify the regulatory requirements and access procedures, such as, application of permit and seeking prior informed consent under the Act. The target audience of this Guide is broad, including users from private and public sectors, universities and civil society. It is presented in a simple form and avoids complex scientific, legal and technical jargon. It is intended as well to serve as a reference tool for regulators and policy makers.