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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Great Britain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Biosafety Biotechnology Genetically modified organism (GMO) Data collection/reporting EIA Authorization/permit Registration Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations implement Directive (EC) No 2009/41, which lays down measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment. Contained use includes any activity or other action (for example storage) involving a genetically modified organism within a controlled environment where there are physical barriers and/or other controls in place to ensure that any genetically modified organism is not released into the environment. Before contained use involving micro-organisms, the person responsible for the contained use must ensure that an assessment of the risks to human health and the environment has been carried out and classify the contained use. The Regulations also provide for notification of contained use, the requirement to apply the containment measures which are appropriate to that contained use in accordance with the risk assessment, appeals and registration of notifications.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Public health, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX