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Cabinet Regulation No. 784 of 2008 on Procedures for the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms, Issuance of a Permit and Cancelling Thereof

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit Research
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation prescribes the notification procedures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms; the procedures for the issuance of a permit for contained use and cancelling thereof; the duties and rights of supervisory and control authorities; the duties, rights and liabilities of science establishments; the risk assessment of contained use; the safety criteria for genetically modified micro-organisms; and the general principles for work with genetically modified micro-organisms. The Regulation does not apply to contained use activities, if the genetically modified micro-organisms utilised therein comply with the safety criteria referred to in Chapter 7 of this Regulation and the referred-to criteria have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities; genetically modified organisms which may deliberately be released in conformity with the laws and regulations regarding deliberate release of genetically modified organisms; and food and animal feed permitted to be distributed in accordance with European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed.

Full text
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Website
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References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Public health, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Circulation of Genetically Modified Organisms (2007)

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Public health, Sustainable development, Agricultural development, Biotechnology, Farming, Procedural matters, Public participation, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX