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Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on Inspection Procedures under the Gene Technology Act (No. 198 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Biosafety Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection Biotechnology Registration
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree provides for the inspection procedures relating to the contained use of and the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms as required by the Gene Technology Act. It sets out the form and content of inspection visits and written reports. The Decree also concerns collaboration by inspectors and updating of the gene technology register.

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