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Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) (Exemption) Notice.

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Vaccination International trade Animal health Fruits/edible nuts Biotechnology
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Notice enters into force on 23 June 2012.
Abstract

This Notice exempts GMOs specified in the Schedules from the application of sections 5 and 7 of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance, prescribing restrictions on the release into the environment of GMOs and on the import of GMOs intended for release into the environment.

Full text
English
Website
www.hklii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance.

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2010

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), International trade, Biosafety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Basic legislation, Internal trade, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX