Senegal's ANB: Aliou Ndiaye's Agency Implements New OGM Regulation

• The Senegalese government has introduced a new regulation controlling OGMs in imported products, though its full implementation awaits a decree of application.
• The Autorité nationale de biosécurité (ANB), led by Aliou Ndiaye, is responsible for overseeing the regulation and conducting a national study on OGMs.
• Senegalese companies importing products will need to verify their compliance with the new rules, potentially leading to adjustments in supply chains.

Les OGM ne sont pas une bombe de destruction massive

The Senegalese government has introduced a new regulation aimed at controlling the presence of genetically modified organisms (OGMs) in imported products. The regulation, adopted in 2022, is seen as a response to scientific progress and changing biosafety requirements; however, its decree of application has not yet been signed, which is necessary for its full implementation. Some observers have raised concerns about the influence of pro-OGM lobbies seeking to expand their markets in Africa.

The Autorité nationale de biosécurité (ANB), led by Aliou Ndiaye, is responsible for overseeing the regulation. The ANB has been working on a national study to detect OGMs in imported products since 2026. This effort aims to provide a scientific basis for determining whether such organisms are present in Senegal. The new regulation is part of a broader framework aimed at ensuring biosafety and protecting public health.

The introduction of this regulation may have significant implications for Senegalese companies importing products, which will need to verify their compliance with the new rules. This could lead to adjustments in supply chains as companies adapt to the changing regulatory landscape. The development also highlights the importance of biosafety regulations in Africa, where concerns about OGMs and their potential impact on health and the environment are growing.

This development may require Senegalese companies importing products to verify their compliance with the new regulation, and potentially adjust their supply chains accordingly.

Source: Original reporting via dakar92