Act No. 38 of 1993 on the production and use of genetically modified organisms (Gene Technology Act). Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1993 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Basic legislation Genetically modified organism (GMO) Planting material/seeds Biosafety Plant production Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act regulates practices involving genetically modified organisms (GMO's), i.e. the production and use of GMO's the cloning of animals. It aims at the professionalism and safety of such practices so as to safeguard public health and to avoid damages to the environment. Full text English/Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 1066 of 1998 to regulate the importation and transportation of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Norway | 1998 Keyword: Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Transport/storage, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1009 on labelling, transport, international trade of GMO. Legislation | Norway | 2005 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Biosafety, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX