Act amending the Act on genetically modified organisms and the Act on sanitary conditions of food and nutrition.

Subject

Environment gen., Food & nutrition

Keyword

Genetically modified organism (GMO) Pollution control Food quality control/food safety Policy/planning

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Act enters into force 14 days after its publication in the Journal of Laws.

Abstract

The Act, which is composed of six articles, establishes new definitions of terms used in the Act on genetically modified organisms and the Act on sanitary conditions of food and nutrition. The organism is defined as each biological, cellular or not cellular unit, able to replicate and to transmit genetic material, including viruses and viroids. The Minister of the Environment shall be in charge of drawing up the project of the National strategy of Biological Safety and Activities, to be approved by the Council of Ministers.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Amends

Act on genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on sanitary conditions of food and nutrition.

Legislation | Poland | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Inspection, Viticulture/oenological practices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX