Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 127 of 2008). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Malta No. 18.238, 29 April 2008. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Research Authorization/permit Environmental standards Offences/penalties Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations set out measures for the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment. These measures include the assessment to be carried out by authorized users of genetically modified microorganisms prior to such contained use, in accordance with the procedure described in the Schedules attached. Further provisions deal with offences and the penalties to be applied in case of infringement. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements 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 Amended by Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms (Amendment) Regulations, 2010 (L.N. 265 of 2010). Legislation | Malta | 2010 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX