Farmers' Rights legislation & policy database: Andean Community

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Andean Community

What is known today as the Andean Community was created 26 May 1969 by the signing of the Cartagena Agreement. The Andean Community currently has four member countries; Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay are associate members, while Mexico and Panama have status as observer countries.

Legislation on Farmers' Rights and community rights related to crop genetic resources

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Legislation on conservation and sustainable use of crop genetic resources

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Traditional knowledge legislation

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Bioprospecting legislation with access and benefit sharing provisions

Decision 391, Common Regime on Access to Genetic Resources

Status: Adopted as of 2 July 1996

Relevant provisions: Title 2. On the Purpose and Aims, Title 3. On the Scope, Title 4. On the Principles, Title 5. On the Access Procedure, Title 6. On the Ancillary Contracts to the Access Contract, Title 7. On the Limitations to Access

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Seed laws, including seed certification rules

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Laws on plant variety protection, also called plant breeders' rights legislation

Decision 345, Common Provisions on the Protection of the Rights of Breeders of New Plant Varieties

Status: Adopted as of 21 October 1993

Relevant provisions: Chapter 3. Recognition of Breeders` Rights, Chapter 4. Registration, Chapter 5. Obligations and Rights of the Breeder

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Patent laws

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