Decree No. 435 of 1993 on Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 1990 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit Institution Transport/storage Biosafety Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Decree concerns GMO's and undesirable effects on the environment. "Genetically Modifies Organisms" is defined in article 1 as organisms of which the genetic material is modified in a such a way that such modification would not be possible with natural methods and by way of reproduction or "recombination" and which have the capacity to multiply such genetic material or to carry it over to other organisms. Article 2 makes a distinction between several categories of modified organisms. Chapter 2 provides for several cautionary measures for "restricted use" of genetically modified organisms; Risk analysis prior to use of mechanisms to be carried out by the future user; communication of first use and yearly report; permits for use; Chapter III regulates permits for the introduction of genetically modified organisms. Article 27 of Chapter IV provides for the establishment of a Temporary Commission for Genetic Engineering. The Commission shall advise the Minister and classify the various activities carried out in the field genetic engineering in risk groups. (36 articles completed by 4 Annexes) Full text Dutch Website www.st-ab.nl References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 418 of 2004 to amend the Decree Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances regarding transboundary movement and traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Netherlands | 2004 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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). Legislation | Netherlands | 2004 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), EIA, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 91 of 2003 to amend the Decree Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances (change of location and shortening permit procedures introduction into the environment). Legislation | Netherlands | 2003 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Genetically modified organism (GMO) Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 172 of 2003 to amend the Decree Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances, the Decree on information regarding disasters and heavy accidents and the Decree regarding Installations and Permits Environment Management (Implementation Directive 98/81/EC). Legislation | Netherlands | 2003 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 44 of 1998 to amend the Decree Genetically Modified Organisms Based on the Act Concerning Environmentally Harmful Substances in relation with repeal of the Legislation | Netherlands | 1998 Keyword: Biotechnology, Biosafety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree no. BWBR0035090 of 1 April 2014, containing rules with regard to the contained use and deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Netherlands | 2014 (2022) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), International trade, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Resource/damage valuation, Authorization/permit, Emissions, Environmental planning, Procedural matters, Policy/planning, Genetic resources, Biological control agents, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX