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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