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Genetic Technology Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Act regulating genetic technology,
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Pollution control Liability/compensation Genetically modified organism (GMO) Internal trade Offences/penalties Biotechnology
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is: 1) taking into account ethical values to protect the life and health of people, environment, animals, plants against harmful effects resulting from genetic manipulations; 2) to allow that products, in particular foodstuffs and feedstuffs, be produced and put on the market traditionally and ecologically, or, as the case may be, using genetically modified organisms; 3) to create the legal framework for the exploration, development, use and promotion of the scientific, technical and economic avenues of genetic technology. The text consists of 42 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Genetic engineering works in special facilities (II); Releasing and placing on the market (III); Common provisions (IV); Provisions concerning liability (V); Penalties (VI); Transitional and final provisions (VII). Articles 5a, 13, 24, 40 and 41a are deleted.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Central Commission Biological Safety Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1990 (2019)

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Emission Protection Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Noise pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Technology Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Local government, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Technology Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance regulating competences under the Genetic Technology Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1995 (2003)

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Local government, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Technology Act Competence Ordinance Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Technology Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2003)

Keyword: Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Procedural matters, Local government, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Technology Safety Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1990 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Biological control agents, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Engineering Recording Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1990 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Biological control agents, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Technology Hearing Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1990 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Biological control agents, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Procedural matters, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Participation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1995 (2006)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetic Emergency Plan Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2008)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amending Act introducing a new definition of the various bodies operating within the Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.

Legislation | Germany | 2007

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Genetic Technology Act, the Genetic Engineering Implementation Act and the New Foodstuffs and New Ingredients Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2008

Keyword: Institution, Authorization/permit, Registration, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Treated food, Food additives, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX