Act on the labeling of products produced without the use of genetically modified organisms as free of those organisms. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2019 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2021 Pos. 763 (consolidated version) Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Internal trade Packaging/labelling Basic legislation Animal feed/feedstuffs Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2020. Abstract This Act, which is composed of 15 articles, lays down: (1) rules for labeling of food and animal feed as free of genetically modified organisms, including types of such food and animal feed, conditions and the way of labeling; (2) obligations of entities placing food or feed labeled as GMO free on the market; (3) rules for checking compliance with the provisions of the present Act; (4) principles of liability for violation of the provisions established by this Act. Art. 3 specifies which food of animal or plant origin, products of animal origin, and which animal feed can be recognized as GMO free. Labeling of products as GMO free is not obligatory. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on graphic signs which are used for labeling food and animal feed as free of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Poland | 2019 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX