Decree No. 52 of 2013 (VI. 17.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development regarding the safeguard procedure of potato genetically modified for enhanced content of the amylopectin component of starch.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Internal trade Vegetables/legumes Animal feed/feedstuffs

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

On 18 June 2013.

Abstract

This Decree put under safeguard procedure in the territory of Hungary the potato genetically modified for enhanced content of the amylopectin component of starch (Amflora potato). Marketing and use of food and feed containing Amflora potato are forbidden in Hungary even if the presence is adventitious or technically unavoidable.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. XXVII of 1998 on biotechnology activities.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2000)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Genetically modified organism (GMO), International trade, Transport/storage, Waste management, Food quality control/food safety, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on gene technology activities.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Genetic resources, Education, Plant production, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX