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Legislative, Administrative or Policy Measure (MSR)

published: 25 Oct 2017 last updated: 30 Nov 2017
General information
Issuance of documents concerning the acquisition of genetic resources in Japan

Japan set forth the following measures in the Chapter 5 of the ABS Guidelines:

"When an incorporated administrative agency or other agency that the competent ministers deem appropriate is to issue a document to show that the genetic resources have been acquired in Japan so as to ensure appropriate and smooth implementation of provision of access to genetic resources existing in Japan and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization, the competent ministers are encouraged to provide the said agency with technical advice or information, to carry out coordination and liaise with relevant ministries and agencies, and to take other necessary measures."

National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) is authorized by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Insudtry as the organization which issues the documents.

National / Federal
Not legally binding
07 Sep 2017
Regulatory or Administrative Measures
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Regulatory contact information
- Organization: National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) | ABSCH-CON-JP-238578-3
Organization:
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)
Government agency (National/Federal)
2-49-10 Nishihara,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
151-0066, Japan
Phone: +81-3-3481-1921,
Fax: +81-3-3481-1920,
- Organization: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | ABSCH-CON-JP-238579-3
Organization:
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
1-3-1 Kasumigaseki,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-8901, Japan
Phone: +81-3-3501-8625,
Fax: +81-3-3501-0197,
Website:
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  • ABSCH-MSR-JP-238074-1 Legislative, Administrative or Policy Measure Guidelines on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization This document has been updated. This is not the latest published version. Click here to view the latest version of the record.
    The Guidelines consist of a Public Notice of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Ministry of the Environment of Government of Japan. The purpose of the Guidelines is to ensure appropriate and smooth implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity through taking measures concerning access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization, and thereby contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.

Japan set forth the following measures in the Chapter 5 of the ABS Guidelines:

"When an incorporated administrative agency or other agency that the competent ministers deem appropriate is to issue adocument to show that the genetic resources have been acquired in Japan so as to ensure approprate and and smooth implementation of the provision of access to genetic resources existing in Japan and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization, the competent ministers are encouraged to provide the said agency with technical advice or information, to carry out coordination and liaise with relevant ministries and agencies, and to take other necessary measures"

National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) is authorized by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry as the organization which issues the documents.

Elements of the measure The elements of the measure are not applicable for this measure.
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