Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.I. No. 295 of 2001). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Northern Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Ecosystem preservation EIA Biotechnology Plant production Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety 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 25 September 2001. Abstract These Regulations have effect with a view to 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. Other regulations impose obligations of notifications and observance of various safety precautions in relation with described activities. 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) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 176 of 2003). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 343 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 (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. No. 339 of 2015). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015 Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, EIA, Authorization/permit, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX