Act no. 78/2004 on genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 78 of 2004. Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Basic legislation Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Biotechnology Internal trade Offences/penalties International trade Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on the day of publication in the Collection of Laws. Abstract In accordance with European Community provisions, this Act establishes rules governing activities related to the treatment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetic products. The Act is composed of the following Sections: (1) Introductory provisions; (2) General provisions; (3) Release into the environment of genetically modified organisms; (4) Placing on the market of genetically modified organisms and genetic products; (5) Import, export and transit of genetically modified organisms; (6) Competent authorities; (7) Proceedings concerning offences and fines; (8) Transitional and final provisions. Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Residues, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Legislation | European Union | 1990 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Act on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms and Products. Legislation | Czechia | 2000 Keyword: Animal health, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Drugs, Biotechnology, Genetic resources Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree establishing requirements for closed areas and laying down protection measures against risks posed by treatment of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Czechia | 2000 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czechia | 2004 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Internal trade, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on detailed conditions of treatment of genetically modified organisms and products. Legislation | Czechia | 2000 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Registration, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czechia | 2006 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czechia | 2010 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Internal trade, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending the Act on genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czechia | 2005 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX