Biosafety Co-ordinating Committee Regulations, 2002.

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pollution control Institution GMO Biosafety Biotechnology

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

For entry into force please see article 1.

Abstract

The objective of these Regulations is to create a Committee so as to achieve an integrated approach on biosafety, the contained use of genetically-modified micro-organisms, the deliberate release into the environment of genetically-modified organisms, and the pacing on the market of genetically-modified organisms for purposes of achieving a high level of protection of human health and the environment. “Contained use”, deliberate release” and “genetically-modified micro-organisms” are defined in

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX