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Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 169 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 2694 - B 2672.
Subject
Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Data collection/reporting EIA Biotechnology Biosafety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
For entry into force please see article 1.
Abstract

The objective of these Regulations is to lay down measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (defined in regulation 3) with a view of protecting human health and the environment. “Contained use” means any activity in which micro-organisms are genetically modified or in which such genetically modified micro-organisms are cultured, stored, transported, destroyed, disposed of or used in any other way, and for which specific containment measures are used to limit their contact with the general population and the environment.

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Malta | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 194 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, Biotechnology, Biosafety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms (Amendment) Regulations (L.N. 168 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX