Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 170 of 2002). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 2691 - B 2737. Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Data collection/reporting EIA Biosecurity Biosafety Biotechnology Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes For entry into force please see article 1. Abstract These Regulations provide for the protection of human health and the environment in relation with carrying out deliberate release (defined in regulation 2) into the environment of genetically modified organisms for any purposes other than placing on the market with Malta and in relation with placing on the market of genetically modified organisms as products or in products. Genetically modified organisms may be deliberately released or placed on the market only in conformity with rules contained in Part B or Part C of these Regulations. The Regulations provide for assessment, notification and authorization procedures. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX