Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Organisms Not Genetically Modified) Regulations, 1998. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1998 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword GMO Animal reproduction Plant production Plant variety Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 29 July 1998. Abstract These Regulations provide that certain organisms derived from specified processes are not to be considered as genetically modified (reg. 3). Accordingly, such organisms do not require an approval under the Act as genetically modified organisms. Full text English Website rangi.knowledge-basket.co.nz