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Genetically Modified Organisms Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Liechtenstein
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 88, 10 March 2011, 55 pp.
Long title
Ordinance on the handling of genetically modified Organisms.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pollution control Genetically modified organism (GMO) Enforcement/compliance Genetic resources Animal welfare Offences/penalties Plant protection Biotechnology
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Act of 25 November 2010 on the handling of genetically modified, pathogene or alien organisms (Organisms Act). The purpose of the Ordinance is to protect human beings and the environment, in particular animals and plants and their symbiosis against harmful or annoying effects through the handling of genetically modified organisms. The text consists of 49 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Handling of genetically modified organisms in closed systems (II); Handling of genetically modified organisms in the environment (III); Introduction of release experiments (IV); Implementation (V); Final provisions (VI). Four Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implements

Organisms Act (UCITSG).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2011 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX