Decree on Genetically Modified Organisms. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Genetic resources Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree commenced on 1 January 2001. Abstract This Decree concerns the technical procedures that may result in genetically modified organisms. Article 1 refers to the procedures for yielding genetically modified organisms including cell fusion and micro-injection. Article 2 contains detailed provisions relating to the procedures that may not result in genetically modified organisms on the condition that they do not involve the use of recombinant heritable material. Full text English