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