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 titleOrdinance 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 Legislation | Austria | 2002 Keyword: Biotechnology, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.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