Decree determining areas with surfaces where genetically modified reproductive material cannot be released into the environment. Country/Territory North Macedonia Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Protected area Protection of environment Zoning Plant production Planting material/seeds Biotechnology Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 9 September 2009. Abstract This Decree, as in accordance with the terms of the Law on genetically modified organisms, determines the list of areas that have land parcels or surfaces that are subject to the ban of the deliberate release of genetically modified reproductive materials. The Annex which contains the list of these protected areas that are present on the national territory, is part of the publication from the Official Gazette 113/2009 (published on 11 September 2009) and it is attached to the text as it is an integrated part of the Decree. Full text Macedonian Website www.moepp.gov.mk References - Legislation Implements Law on genetically modified organisms. Legislation | North Macedonia | 2008 (2013) Keyword: Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Transboundary effects, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX