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China: Enforced Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations

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Enforced Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations

On 1 July 2023, the Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations entered into force. Article 11 of the Rules prohibits foreign organisations, institutions controlled by foreign organisations, or foreign individuals from collecting, m…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2022-03-22
in consultation

On 22 March 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MST) is…

2022-04-21
processing consultation

On 21 April 2022, the public consultation on the “Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations o…

2023-05-11
adopted

On 11 May 2023, the Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations were adopted. Arti…

2023-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2023, the Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations entered into force…