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Act relative to genetically modified organisms.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety Biosecurity Basic legislation Animal reproduction Plant production Biotechnology Institution Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act applies to implied use and intentional release of genetically modified organisms (defined in article 2) and materials which contain such organisms (art. 1). Article 3 defines regulation-making powers of the Government. Article 4 introduces a general obligation of caution when handling genetically modified organisms to avoid damage to the environment and public health. Articles 6 to 11 provide for the granting, etc. of licenses for the placing on the market of products that contain genetically modified organisms. Articles 12 to 15 make provision for supervision and control by an authority to be appointed by the Government. Article 16 defines in general tasks of the Genetic Engineering Board.

Full text
Swedish
Website
62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law carrying into effect the Swedish Environmental Code (1998:811).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX