Decree on criteria for classification of genetically modified organisms according to safety classes. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 33/2004 Subject Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Classification/declassification Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 21 April 2004. Abstract This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of 29 articles and four Annexes, establishes the criteria for the classification of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) according to safety classes, containment and other safety measures, and conditions of work with GMOs for individual safety classes. The criteria for the classification relate to the risk to human health and the environment. This Decree defines four safety classes. Staff qualifications must be appropriate to the safety class. When working with GMOs in the second, third or fourth safety class the biohazard symbol should be used, defined by the regulations governing the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Management of Genetically Modified Organisms Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2002 (2012) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Classification/declassification, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Registration, Research, Policy/planning, Plant production, International trade, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX