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