Act No. XXVII of 1998 on biotechnology activities.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biotechnology Authorization/permit Registration Packaging/labelling Inspection Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Transport/storage Waste management Food quality control/food safety Protection of species

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, 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 gene technology. The establishment of laboratories for the modification by gene technology, the modification of natural organisms by gene technology, except for experimental purposes, and certain uses of these organisms must be authorized. Chapter II deals with the authorization of the activities falling under this Act, determines the authorities which are competent in this matter and provides the rules of registration and identification as well. Article 12 prescribes the use of consumer information on the products containing genetically modified organisms. According to article 17 dealing with waste management, the gene technology authority may prescribe the elaboration of a study on the biological impact of waste produced by gene technology activities. Inspection and restrictive measures are covered by Chapter III.

Full text

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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)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XCI of 1995 on animal health.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2001)

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

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)

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

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 | 1999

Keyword: Zoning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Genetically modified organism (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

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. 132 of 2004 (IV. 29.) on the procedures for the authorization of genetic engineering activities and on relations with the European Commission during the procedure.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004 (2015)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Registration, International trade, Genetic resources, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. XXXV of 2000 on plant protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on gene technology activities.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Genetic resources, Education, Plant production, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX