Environment and Genetic Engineering Act (No. 811 of 2007).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

GMO Basic legislation Protection of habitats Internal trade Authorization/permit Research

Geographical area

Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX