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Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 59, 26 February 1998, pp. 181 and 182.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Women and Consumer Protection on labelling of genetically manipulated products.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Biotechnology Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

This Ordinance implements articles 56 and 62 of the Genetic Manipulation Act (BGBl. No. 510/1994). Article 1 establishes that all genetically manipulated products must be packed and labelled as set out in the Ordinance. Labels have to be clear and visible. The Ordinance consists of 4 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Biotechnology, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Biotechnology, Standards, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX