Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms Act (2001)

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Genetically modified organism (GMO) Public health Environmental standards Authorization/permit Research Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The overall Act enters into force on 1 January 2002 but its sections 19–21 enter into force on 1 January 2003.

Abstract

The Act regulates the safe contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment. Sections 5–12 of the Act do not apply to the transport of genetically modified micro-organisms by road, rail, inland waterway, sea or air. According to the Act, the contained use of a genetically modified micro-organism is permitted only in accordance with the requirements provided for in and on the basis of this Act. The contained use of a genetically modified micro-organism may be commenced after a notification and request have been submitted and the Labour Inspectorate has granted written consent, unless otherwise provided by law. The Act provides that the user must take measures to prevent hazards arising from the use of a genetically modified micro-organism to human health and the environment.

Full text

English/Estonian

Website

www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Residues, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX