Decree No. 209 of 2004 to amend the Decree Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances containing rules relative to deliberate introduction of genetically modified organisms in the environment (Implementation Directive No. 2001/18).

Country/Territory: Netherlands
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2004
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Staatsblad No. 209 of 26 April 2004, 40 pp.
Long title: Besluit van 26 april 2004 tot wijziging van het Besluit genetisch gemodificeerde organismen Wet milieugevaarlijke stoffen houdende regels inzake de doelbewuste introductie van genetisch gemodificeerde organismen in het milieu (uitvoering richtlijn nr. 2001/18).

Subject: Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO) EIA Authorization/permit Monitoring Hazardous substances Packaging/labelling International trade Biodiversity
Geographical area: Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes: Entry into force on 1 June 2004.

Abstract: This Decree amends the principal Decree to give effect to the Protocol of Cartagena on biosafety and to new rules introduced by 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. The extensive amendments of the principal Decrees concern the exportation of genetically modified organisms to countries outside of the EU and the introduction and placing on the market of genetically modified organisms within the EU. The provisions concern (procedures for) the granting of permits, labelling of gmo's, monitoring of gmo's by permit holders after introduction, etc.
Full text: Dutch
Website: www.overheid.nl

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

Amends

Decree No. 435 of 1993 on Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1990 (2010)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Institution, Transport/storage, Biosafety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX