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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.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette no. 157 of 2014.
Subject
Environment gen., Cultivated plants
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
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree, made under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act, concerns: genetically modified organisms, including plants, plants products and micro-organisms; containment measures with regard to transport, manufacturing and import of genetically modified organisms; deliberate release, as the deliberate introduction of organisms into the environment; genetic material; environmental risk assessment; labelling and packaging of genetically modified organisms to be transported; classification of levels and categories of physical containment on the basis of the risk assessment; safety procedures in the event of unusual incidents; environmental permits related to activities and licensed use of genetically modified organisms; procedure for granting, amending and revoking the licence in case of deliberate introduction of organisms into the environment; intentional release and placing on the market of products containing genetically modified organisms. The annexes include: list of techniques leading to a genetically modified organisms; classification of physical containment.

Full text
Dutch
Website
wetten.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act containing provisions concerning general matters of environmental hygiene (Environment Management Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1979 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, EIA, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Emissions, Emissions trading, Policy/planning, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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