Act No. XXVII of 1998 on biotechnology activities.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biotechnology Authorization/permit Registration Packaging/labelling Inspection GMO International trade Transport/storage Waste management Protection of species

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Act entered into force on 1 January 1999.

Abstract

In accordance with the provisions of the Convention on Biodiversity, this Law applies to the modification of natural organisms by gene technology; their utilization, release in the environment and commercialization of products containing these organisms; as well as to their import, export and transport. This Act must apply to wild and protected natural organisms with the differences determined in the Act No. LIII of 1996 on nature protection. Protected natural organisms may not be modified by ge

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References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-law No. 2 of 1988 on plant protection and implementing Decree No. 5 of 1988 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Nutrition.

Legislation | Hungary | 1988 (2001) | Repealed

Keyword: Inspection, Pests/diseases, Pesticides, Plant protection, Internal trade, International trade, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Planting material/seeds, Certification, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act XC of 1995 on food and implementing Joint Decree No. 1 of 1996 of the Ministries of Agriculture, of Public Welfare and of Industry and Commerce.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2014) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Standards, Inspection, Offences/penalties, HACCP, Tobacco

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XCI of 1995 on animal health.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2001) | Repealed

Keyword: Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Institution, Drugs, Cattle, Ranching/captive breeding, Non-edible products, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Ownership, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 1/1999. of the Ministry of Agriculture and Regional Development on the implementation of Act XXVII of 1998 on biotechnology, in agriculture and food-industry.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998

Keyword: Zoning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Packaging/labelling, International trade, GMO, Institution, Certification, Registration, Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 52 of 2013 (VI. 17.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development regarding the safeguard procedure of potato genetically modified for enhanced content of the amylopectin component of starch.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013 | Repealed

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, GMO, Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. XXXV of 2000 on plant protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 2000 | Repealed

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX