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Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 2831 of 2000).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation EIA Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology Biosafety Plant production Biosecurity
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Coming into force on 15 November 2000.
Abstract

These Regulations have aim at protecting persons and the environment from risks arising from activities involving the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms and protecting persons from risks arising from activities involving the contained use of genetically modified organisms which are not micro-organisms. Any activity involving genetic modification of micro-organisms is prohibited unless the person intending to undertake the activity in question has ensured that an assessment of the risks created by that activity to human health and the environment has been carried out. Any activity involving genetic modification of organisms other than micro-organisms is prohibited unless the person intending to undertake the activity in question has ensured that an assessment of the risks created by that activity to human health has been carried out. A person who carries out such an assessment is required to establish a safety committee to advise him. No person shall use premises for the first time for the purpose of undertaking an activity involving genetic modification unless he has notified the competent authority of his intention to do so. The Regulations prohibit the undertaking of certain types of activity involving the genetic modification of micro-organisms and the genetic modification of organisms other than micro-organisms unless the competent authority has been given prior notification together with certain information and, in specified circumstances, the competent authority has given its consent. A person who undertakes an activity involving genetic modification of micro-organisms is required to apply the containment measures which are appropriate to that activity as set out in the relevant table in Schedule 8. In certain circumstances, before a person undertakes an activity involving genetic modification of micro-organisms, he must prepare an emergency plan to secure the health of persons and the protection of the environment. (31 regulations completed by 11 Schedules)

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Authorization/permit, Residues, Environmental standards, Classification/declassification, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 541 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 3188 (W.304)).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Plant production, Biosafety, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 2443 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Biosafety, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 63 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Plant production, Biosafety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2466 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2840 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 1663 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, EIA, Authorization/permit, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX