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Council Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 117, 8 May 1990, pp. 15-27.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Pollution control Authorization/permit Access-to-information Inspection Research
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

The objective of this Directive is to approximate the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States and to protect human health and the environment when carrying out the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment, when placing on the market products containing, or consisting of, genetically modified organisms intended for subsequent deliberate release into 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 deliberate release, or placing on the market of GMOs. Member States shall also designate the competent authority that shall organize inspections and other control measures as appropriate. Under Annex 1 are listed the techniques of genetic modification, Annex 2 refers to the information required in the notifications for a deliberate release and for placing on the market of GMOs. (24 articles and 3 Annexes)

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Loi nº 92-654 relative au contrôle de l'utilisation et de la dissémination des organismes génétiquement modifiés et modifiant la loi nº 76-663 du 19 juillet 1976 relative aux installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement.

Legislation | France | 1992

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetic resources, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

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

Legislative Decree No. 92 implementing Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Italy | 1993

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Use restrictions, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal réglementant la dissémination volontaire dans l'environnement ainsi que la mise sur le marché d'organismes génétiquement modifiés ou de produits en contenant.

Legislation | Belgium | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Inspection, Research, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Emergency Plan Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2008)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Directive 97/35/EC of 18 June 1997 adapting to technical progress for the second time Council Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Inspection, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

Association Greenpeace France and others v. French State, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, In the presence of Novartis Seeds SA and another

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, France |

Keyword: Agriculture and environment, Ecosystem preservation, Public health, Ecological production/organic production, GMO

Source: UNEP, InforMEA