All KyotoU faculty, staff, and students engaged in research in the life sciences and related fields must strive to maintain ethical conduct and self-discipline as well as complying with the applicable University rules and regulations.
Life science studies may be subject to different laws and regulations depending on their content, the samples used, and other factors. Those wishing to undertake such research must make sure that they are aware of all applicable laws and regulations and complete the required procedures.
Related laws, regulations, and links
- Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity
- International Plant Protection Convention
- International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
- Easy-SMTA User Manual
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Appendices I, II, and III - Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
- Plant Protection Act
- Act on the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive Alien Species
- Act on the Protection of Marine Resources
- Act on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Livestock
- Animal Quarantine Service
Plant Protection Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Contact
Management Office for Research Regulations
Email: kihan-life*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace * with @)
Training courses (e-Learning)
Kyoto University Cyber Learning Space
Related courses, available under Life Science Research:
2. Laws and Regulations on Life Science Research
5. Plant Protection and Animal Quarantine