Decree No. 1066 of 1998 to regulate the importation and transportation of genetically modified organisms.

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants

Keyword

Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology Transport/storage International trade

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 prescribes the contents of application for approval of transport whereas section 9 prescribes the contents of communications communication regarding first importation to be made. Chapter III contains rules relative to packing and labelling; Chapter concerns bookkeeping and transport documents. (26 sections)

Full text

English/Norwegian

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, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Planting material/seeds, Biosafety, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX