Directive (EU) 2015/412 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for cultivation must undergo an individual risk assessment before being authorized to be placed on the European Union market in accordance with Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC, taking into account the direct, indirect, immediate and delayed effects, as well as the cumulative long-term effects, on human health and the environment. The present Directive updates those rules by allowing Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory. Pursuant to new article 26a, as from 3 April 2017 Member States in which GMOs are cultivated shall take appropriate measures in border areas of their territory with the aim of avoiding possible cross-border contamination into neighbouring Member States in which the cultivation of those GMOs is prohibited, unless such measures are unnecessary in the light of particular geographical conditions.

Full text

English

Website

eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Implemented by

Legislative Decree No. 227 implementing Directive (EU) 2015/412 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory.

Legislation | Italy | 2016

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Offences/penalties

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

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 86 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 457 of 2009 on Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Procedural matters, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Public participation, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Genetically Modified Organisms) (Restriction or Prohibition of Cultivation) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 216/2020).

Legislation | Ireland | 2020

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Genetic resources, Plant production, Governance, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX