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Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 86 of 2019).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Authorization/permit Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology Plant production
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 to make fresh and supplementary provision to transpose and implement for Scotland, Directive (EU) 2015/412 as regards the possibility for the member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory. Two new regulations (26A and 26B) permit the Scottish Ministers to demand of an applicant that all or part of Scotland is excluded from an application made to them, to a competent authority of another part of the UK or to another member State for consent to place on the market a GMO under Part C (placing on the market of GMOs as or in products) of the Deliberate Release Directive (2001/18/EC) or for an authorisation to market genetically modified food or feed under Council Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed and allow the Scottish Ministers to request reintegration of all or part of Scotland into a consent, renewed consent or authorisation. Other new provisions (29A and 29B) provide the Scottish Ministers with the power to restrict consent (including a renewed consent) granted by them or otherwise under the Deliberate Release Directive or authorisation granted by a competent authority under Council Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 where a demand in terms of regulation 26A has not been sought or where an applicant has refused to agree with a demand made under that regulation within 30 days, and where there is a compelling ground to do so.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive (EU) 2015/412 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

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 (Traceability and Labelling) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 438 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. No. 316 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Biosafety, Pollution control, Transboundary effects, Precautionary principle, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Risk Assessment) (Records and Exemptions) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1106 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX