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Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 125, 21 May 2009, pp. 75-97.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biosafety Biotechnology Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Public health Basic legislation
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive lays down common measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (GMMs) with a view to protecting human health and the environment. Member States must ensure that all appropriate measure are taken to avoid adverse effects on human health and the environment which might arise from the contained use of GMMs. These provisions do not apply to the storage, culture, transport, destruction, disposal or use of GMMs which havebeen placed on the market in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC or pursuant to other Community legislation which provides for a specific environmental risk assessment similar to that laid down in that Directive, provided that the contained use is in accordance with the conditions, if any, of the consent for placing on the market.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Implemented by

Environment and Gene Technology Act (No. 9 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Inspection, Research, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 1663 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, EIA, Authorization/permit, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. No. 339 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, EIA, Authorization/permit, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Organisms Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Circulation of Genetically Modified Organisms (2007)

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Public health, Sustainable development, Agricultural development, Biotechnology, Farming, Procedural matters, Public participation, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biodiversity, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Standards, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Biotechnology, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation establishing forms of applications and notifications related to the closed use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Biosafety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 784 of 2008 on Procedures for the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms, Issuance of a Permit and Cancelling Thereof

Legislation | Latvia | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX