Facility Registration
Registering biotechnology facilities to contain safety risks and protect human, animal health and the environment.
Facility Registration Overview
Ensuring biosafety through structured registration of biotechnology facilities.
The National Biotechnology Authority registers facilities used for the development, production, use or application of biotechnology to contain the safety risks associated with such technologies for human and animal health and the environment.
Laboratories
Research and diagnostic facilities handling biological agents and GMOs.
Green Houses
Controlled environments for plant biotechnology and confined field trials.
Industrial Plants
Large-scale production facilities utilizing biotechnological processes.
Legal Framework
Facilities are registered in accordance to the provisions of the National Biotechnology Authority Act [Chap.14:31] of 2006, Statutory Instrument 104 of 2026 and Biosafety Guidelines.
Facility Registration Forms
Download the appropriate form for your facility registration needs.
Application for Facility Registration
Download PDFApplication for Facility Registration Renewal
Download PDFApplication for Facility Registration Permit
Download PDFApplication for Facility Registration Amendment
Download PDFApplication for Facility Registration Replacement
Download PDFSubmission Instructions
Completed forms should be submitted to the National Biotechnology Authority offices at 21 Princess Drive, Newlands, Harare. For inquiries, contact us at +263-242-782155 or email nba@nba.ac.zw.
