Act on genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Country/Territory Czech Republic Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword GMO PIC-prior informed consent Biotechnology Internal trade Offences/penalties International trade Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, 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 Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Legislation | European Union | 1990 | Repealed Keyword: GMO, Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Residues, Environmental standards, Biotechnology, GMO, Research, Authorization/permit, Standards, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX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 Keyword: GMO, PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree on detailed conditions of treatment of genetically modified organisms and products. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2000 Keyword: GMO, Registration, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree establishing requirements for closed areas and laying down protection measures against risks posed by treatment of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2000 Keyword: GMO, Biotechnology, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2004 Keyword: GMO, PIC-prior informed consent, Internal trade, Early warning system/emergency intervention system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2006 Keyword: GMO, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2010 Keyword: GMO, PIC-prior informed consent, Internal trade, Early warning system/emergency intervention system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending the Act on genetically modified organisms and genetic products. Legislation | Czech Republic | 2005 Keyword: GMO, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX