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Access and Benefit Sharing: Simply Explained (English)

ABS Key Themes

Access and benefit-sharing (ABS) refers to a set of rules and principles governing the use of biological resources, or in other words, the way in which biological resources may be accessed, and how users and providers of biological resources reach agreement on the fair and equitable sharing of benefits that might arise from their utilisation.

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Attention all applicants,

Please be informed that the Access to Biological Resource and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 [Act 795] is enforced from 18 December 2020. Therefore individuals/companies applying for an ABS permit in Malaysia are required to comply with the provisions specified in the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 [Act 795] and its regulations.

Applicants are strongly advised to read and understand the Act 795 and its regulations before applying to the relevant Competent Authorities (CA). The Act 795 and its regulations can be downloaded through the following link:

  1. Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017
  2. Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Regulations 2020
  3. User's Guide to the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017 [Act 795]

News & Events

19
Dec
2020

Act 795 can safeguard biological resources from biopiracy

Enforcement of the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017(Act 795) can ensure that the country benefits when biological resources found in the country are developed into products ...
1,365 viewer
08
Aug
2017

10th International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest (KLEFF)

An exhibition on National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016-2025 and introduction to Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing (ABS) during the 10th International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest...
2,599 viewer
07
Aug
2017

Finally, a law to curb biopiracy

This new Access and Benefit-Sharing law will optimise the benefits accruing to the country, states and indigenous peoples, encourage domestic researchers and provide the necessary financial and techno...
2,638 viewer
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