Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Genetically Modified Organisms—Information Requirements for Segregation and Tracing) Regulations 2008.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

These Regulations enter into force 28 days after the date of their notification in the Gazette.

Abstract

These Regulations require an application for a conditional release approval for a genetically modified organism to include information about any specific measures the applicant intends to take to keep the genetically modified organism separate from other organisms and to enable the genetically modified organism to be traced after its release.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (No. 30 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Indigenous peoples, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste management, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX