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Council Decision 2001/204/EC supplementing Directive 90/219/EEC as regards the criteria for establishing the safety, for human health and the environment, of types of genetically modified microorganisms

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
GMO
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decision took effect on 15 March 2001.
Abstract

Part B of Annex II to Directive 90/219/EEC shall be replaced by the text contained in the Annex attached to the present Decision. The Annex describes in general terms the criteria to be met when establishing the safety of types of genetically modified microorganisms for human health and the environment as well as their suitability for inclusion in Part C of Annex II to the same Directive.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Legislation | European Union | 1990 | Repealed

Keyword: GMO, Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX