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Decree No. 928 of 2004 relative to gene technology.

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Institution EIA
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree gives a definition of genetically modified organisms (GMO's) and regulates the starting of contained use of GMO's under the Act. It also specifies the content of the assessment report referred to in section 20 of the Gene Technology Act and provides for the appointment of the Advisory Board for Biotechnology.

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Genetic Engineering Act (No. 377 of 1995).

Legislation | Finland | 1995 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Biotechnology, Classification/declassification, Biosafety, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX