Genetic Technology Safety Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1990 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on safety classes and safety measures in genetic technology plants. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Biological control agents Genetically modified organism (GMO) Classification/declassification Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enacts the Genetic Technology Act of 20 June 1990 (BGBl. I p. 2066). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to safety procedures in genetic technology facilities including hazardous areas. The text consists of 22 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Principles and implementation of safety classes (II); Safety measures (III); Project manager (IV); Responsible for biological safety (V); Penalties (VI); Final provisions (VII). Six Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implements Genetic Technology Act. Legislation | Germany | 1993 (2021) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Hazardous Substances Competence Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2012) Keyword: Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX