Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on the differentiated procedure relating to the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (No. 90 of 2005).

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant production Biotechnology Authorization/permit Internal trade Biosafety GMO

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree lays down the criteria for the differentiated approval procedures for the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms for any other purpose than for placing on the market. Differentiated procedure means a simplified application procedure deviating from the procedure laid down in section 18 of the Gene Technology Act, on the application of which the Commission of the European Communities decides either on its own initiative or on the initiative of the Board for Gene Technolog

Full text

English

Website

www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Gene Technology Act (No. 377 of 1995).

Legislation | Finland | 1995 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, GMO, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Biotechnology, Classification/declassification, Biosafety, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX