Central Commission Biological Safety Ordinance.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Institution Pollution control GMO Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

Article 1 of the above-mentioned Ordinance establishes that the Central Commission for Biological Safety shall review and evaluate safety issues under the provisions of the Genetic Technology Act, give recommendations and advise the federal government and the Länder (states) in security-related issues concerning genetic engineering. The text, consisting of 18 articles, deals with the following issues: tasks and responsibilities of the Commission, appointment of members, participation of others,

Full text

German

Website

www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Genetic Technology Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1990 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, GMO, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX