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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