Gherbal National Gazette

Law No. 625

Human Genetic Testing

Type
Law
Number
625
Date of the text
20/11/2004
Official Gazette
published in 2004
Status today
In force as of 27/08/2026
Articles
26

What it provides

This law sets a framework for genetic testing on humans, stating that a person's genetic makeup does not diminish their dignity, banning tests that conflict with human dignity, requiring confidentiality of genetic information, and prohibiting trade in the genetic heritage.

The full text

This act was published in the Lebanese Official Gazette in 2004. Its full text and the original scan are in the Gherbal National Gazette archive.

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