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Genetic Technology Safety Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance 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