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Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 209 of 2004.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Internal trade Early warning system
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, which is composed 12 articles, was adopted by the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture. The Decree establishes, in accordance with relevant European Community provisions, detailed conditions on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products. In particular, it deals with conditions for authorizing the restricted use of genetically modified organisms and their release into the environment. The Decree also concerns the registration of genetically modified organisms and genetic products the marketing of which is permitted. Further provisions regard risk assessment and emergency plans.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 78/2004 on genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Biotechnology, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Residues, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Standards, Protection of environment

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 treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2006

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on treatment of genetically modified organisms and genetic products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2010

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Internal trade, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX