Decree on the cultivation of genetically modified varieties. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 89 of 2006. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Crops/grasses Data collection/reporting Biotechnology Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decree enters into force on the day of publication in the Collection of Laws. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is composed of nine articles, establishes detailed conditions for the cultivation of genetically modified varieties. The provisions are set out in implementation of Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. The Decree specifies the information to be submitted as regards the cultivation of genetically modified varieties. The Annex specifies lengths, deadlines and scope of sowing as per individual crops. Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Implements Act no. 252/1997 on Agriculture. Legislation | Czechia | 1997 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Agricultural commodities, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural land, Internal trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Fish products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Recommendation 2003/556/EC on guidelines for the development of national strategies and best practices to ensure the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Biotechnology, Ecological production/organic production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Access-to-information, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree amending the Decree on the cultivation of genetically modified varieties. Legislation | Czechia | 2010 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Crops/grasses, Data collection/reporting, Vegetables/legumes, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX