Decree-Law No. 72/2003 on the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, Série I-A, No. 85, 10 April 2003, pp. 2355-2372. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Precautionary principle Protection of habitats Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force five days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law introduces into the National legal system the EU Directive 2001/18 regulating the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for any purpose other than the market placement. It also regulates the market placement of products containing or composed of GMOs in the light of the precautionary principle, aiming at the protection of human health and of the environment. It is composed of 40 articles and 7 Annexes. Full text Portuguese Website www.diramb.gov.pt References - Legislation Implements 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