Act no. 140/2021 on use of genetic technologies and genetically modified organisms. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 140 of 2021 Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Biotechnology Early warning system Institution Genetically modified organism (GMO) EIA Packaging/labelling Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act shall enter into force on the 1st of April 2002 except of Article 35 par. 4 and Article 37 par. 4, which shall enter into force on the date of accession of the Slovak Republic to the European Union. Abstract This Act defines rights and responsibilities of users of genetic technologies and of genetically modified organisms; it consists of 41 articles and is divided into six Parts. Under article 2, the use of genetically modified technologies must not restrain biological diversity of wild species, nor affect the balance of natural biological chain of organisms in nature and must not include implementing genes expressing resistance of humans and animals to antibiotics in use for human and veterinary medicine. Issues addressed include a definition of genetic methods and techniques (article 3), on environmental impact assessment of the possible effects of genetically modified organisms on humans and environment (article 5) and on requirements for emergency response plans (article 6). Part 2 is dedicated to contained use, Part 3 to deliberate release, Part 4 to the administrative structure for the implementation of the Act and Part 5 to proceedings for placing genetically modified organisms on the market. Other provisions concern the creation of a Commission for Biological Safety (article27) and its functions, enforcement of the Act and labelling foodstuff containing genetically modified organisms (article 38). Full text Slovak/English References - Legislation Implemented by Decree implementing the Act on use of genetic technologies and genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Slovakia | 2002 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Pollution control, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Slovakia | 2005 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending and supplementing the Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Slovakia | 2008 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Residues, Environmental standards, Registration, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Slovakia | 2013 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Access-to-information, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Slovakia | 2019 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act no. 448/2012 amending the Act on use of genetic technologies and genetically modified organisms and amending the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment. Legislation | Slovakia | 2012 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, EIA, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX