Environment and Genetic Engineering Act (No. 811 of 2007). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation GMO Protection of habitats Internal trade Authorization/permit Research Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2007. Abstract The Act ensures to safeguard the environment so that society can develop on a sustainable basis in accordance with ethical values and respect for people's living conditions and preservation of animal and plant life. It applies to the manufacture, use and sale of genetically modified organisms in marine waters and fishing, and the approval thereof by the Minister of Environment after research carried out in approved laboratories. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements 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 Keyword: GMO, PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 225 for approval of production using genetically modified microorganisms. Legislation | Denmark | 2009 Keyword: GMO, Agricultural development, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Genetic resources Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 226 on transport and notification in the marketing of approved genetically modified organisms in other EU countries. Legislation | Denmark | 2009 Keyword: GMO, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010). Legislation | Denmark | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Mammals, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Tax/levy Source: FAO, FAOLEX