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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