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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Biosafety Pollution control Transboundary effects Precautionary principle Inspection Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO)
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations make provision with respect to Scotland, 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 designates the Scottish Ministers as 'Competent Authority' for the purpose of the Council Regulation as regards Scotland. The Competent Authority is responsible for performing the administrative functions required by the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The Regulations also provide with respect to inspections and define offences.

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

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX