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Act on cultivation of genetically modified crops (No. 28 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Crops/grasses Genetically modified organism (GMO) Agricultural commodities Transport/storage Internal trade Processing/handling Planting material/seeds Biotechnology Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force of partial or full parts of this Act is determined by the Minister of Environment and Food of Denmark.
Abstract

The Minister of Environment and Food of Denmarks lays down rules and regulations of this Act which applies to commercial cultivation, handling, trade and transport of genetically modified crops including seeds and other plant propagating material which genetic material has been altered by pollination or natural recombination. The purpose of this Act is to limit the spread of pollen, seeds and vegetative propagation material to other fields and crops and its activities shall be monitored and carried out only by authorized trained persons.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk; www.mfvm.dk

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment and Gene Technology Act (No. 9 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Inspection, Research, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 888 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1404 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 224 on partial entry into force of Act on growing of genetically modified crops.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Transport/storage, International trade, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Plant production, Agricultural commodities, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 887 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 309 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 559 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Inspection, Certification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 560 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 37 on subsidies for conversion to organic farming.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Ecological production/organic production, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 310 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 669 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Policy/planning, Fish products, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 513 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Environment and Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 512 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1559 on cultivation of genetically modified crops.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Farming, Crops/grasses, Authorization/permit, Education, Transport/storage, Agricultural development, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Agricultural commodities, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1273 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Tax/levy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending legal provisions on delegation to other governmental authorities under the Ministry of Food and Ministry of Family and Consumer Affairs (No. 404 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Crops/grasses, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Biotechnology, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX