Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 2692 of 2004).

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection Animal feed/feedstuffs International trade

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 10 November 2004.

Abstract

These Regulations make provision as respects England, for the execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms and appoint a focal point for the UK and competent authority for the purpose of the Regulation (reg. 3). Regulation 4 provides for the enforcement of the Regulations and the specified Community provisions (the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 1946/2003 specified in the Schedule). Regulation 5 makes provision for the appointment of inspectors, and transitional arrangements for inspectors already appointed under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43). Regulation 6 provides powers of entry, including the power to carry out tests and inspections, to take samples, Regulation 7 enables inspectors to require the provision of information. Regulation 8 makes it an offence to contravene the specified Community provisions; to obstruct inspectors in the exercise of powers under these Regulations; and to give false information; and sets out a due diligence defence in respect of contravention of the specified Community provisions. Regulation 9 makes provision for offences committed due to the fault of another person. Regulation 10 makes provision for offences committed by corporate bodies. Regulations 11 and 12 prescribe penalties and specify time limits for bringing prosecutions.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Biosafety, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transboundary effects, Precautionary principle, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Genetically Modified Organisms (England) (Amendments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 2598 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX