Decree No. 1/1999. of the Ministry of Agriculture and Regional Development on the implementation of Act XXVII of 1998 on biotechnology, in agriculture and food-industry.

Subject

Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Livestock, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Zoning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Packaging/labelling International trade GMO Institution Certification Registration Authorization/permit Biotechnology Transport/storage

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decree covers the establishment of gmo-labs, genetic modification, contained use of gmos, deliberate release of gmos into the environment, commercialization of gmos, export or import of gmos, transportation of gmos in the field of agriculture and food-industry. The Biotechnology Committee is established within the National Institute for Agricultural Quality Control. The competent agricultural (biotechnology) authorities are the sections for agriculture, for plant health, for animal health a

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References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. XXVII of 1998 on biotechnology activities.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2000)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, GMO, International trade, Transport/storage, Waste management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 31 of 1994 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the recognition of new breeds.

Legislation | Hungary | 1994 (1999) | Repealed

Keyword: Animal production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 53 of 2013 (VI. 17.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development regarding the safeguard procedure of seed of inbred lines and hybrids derived from maize line MON 810.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013

Keyword: GMO, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Planting material/seeds, Cereals/grains/rice

Source: FAO, FAOLEX