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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