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

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
CELEX-EUR Official Journal L117, 8 May 1990, pp. 1-14.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Research Authorization/permit Residues Environmental standards Classification/declassification Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive lays down common measures for the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment. Member States shall ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to avoid adverse effects on human health and the environment, which might arise from the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Member States shall designate the authority or authorities competent to implement the measures, which they adopt in application of this Directive. In Annex I are listed the techniques of genetic modification that are included or excluded from this Directive, Annex II sets the criteria for classification of genetically modified microorganisms of group I A, Annex III regards the safety assessment parameters to be taken, Annex IV the containment measures for microorganisms of group II and finally Annex V contains the information required for the notification referred to in various articles of this Directive.

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Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2005

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 78/2004 on genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Biotechnology, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Internal trade, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending and supplementing the Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2008

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Residues, Environmental standards, Registration, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 225 for approval of production using genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Agricultural development, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 95267/1893 establishing measures and terms for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Legislation | Greece | 1995

Keyword: Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biotechnology, Classification/declassification, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Processing/handling, Inspection, Access-to-information, Animal reproduction, Data collection/reporting, Genetic resources, Plant variety, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree containing further rules in relation with circulation of information regarding disasters.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1994 (2010)

Keyword: Hazards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biosafety, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations, 1994.

Legislation | Ireland | 1994

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Registration, Institution, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biotechnology, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.I. No. 295 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Biotechnology, Plant production, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biosafety, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 2831 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Biosafety, Plant production, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 127 of 2008).

Legislation | Malta | 2008

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 226 on transport and notification in the marketing of approved genetically modified organisms in other EU countries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Estonia | 2001 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing the Act on biotechnologies and genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2019

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2005/174/EC establishing guidance notes supplementing part B of Annex II to Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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 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

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Public health, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX