Decree No. 1066 of 1998 to regulate the importation and transportation of genetically modified organisms. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Pollution control GMO Biotechnology Transport/storage International trade Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree will come into force on 1 February 1998. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Environment regulates the transportation and the importation of organisms covered by section 10 of the Act relative to the production and use of genetically modified organisms. Section 3 gives a definition of genetically modified organisms. Chapter I contains general provisions. Chapter II contains principal rule for importation and transport. Importation or transport shall be approved only if requirements regarding packing and labelling are met. Section 8 prescrib Full text Norwegian/English Website www.lovdata.no; odin.dep.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 38 of 1993 on the production and use of genetically modified organisms (Gene Technology Act). Legislation | Norway | 1993 (2011) Keyword: Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Planting material/seeds, Biosafety Source: FAO, FAOLEX