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Law No. 755-XV on biological safety.

Country/Territory
Moldova, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Biotechnology Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Access-to-information Research Classification/declassification
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force a year after its official publication.
Abstract

This Law regulates activities related to extraction, testing, production, use and trade of genetically modified organisms with the use of modern biotechnology. Human organism shall not be the object of genetic modification. The Act consists of nine Sections divided into 43 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) biological safety; (3) use of GMOs in bounded systems; (4) deliberate release of GMOs into environment; (5) marketing of GMOs and derivates thereof; (6) import and export of GMOs and/or derivates thereof; (7) access to information and public consultations; (8) liability; and (9) conclusive provisions. Provisions of this Law shall be applicable to: (a) genetically modified microorganisms, animals and plants; (b) deliberate release into environment of GMOs; (c) marketing of GMOs; (d) research; (e) import and export of GMOs; (e) storage, burial and destruction of GMOs. GMOs shall be classified in four categories in accordance with potential risk thereof for environment and human health. Any natural or legal person must submit written notification to the National Commission on GMOs before release of GMOs into environment for testing, research or development thereof. Authorization of the National Commission shall be required for the aforesaid activities.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Decree No. HG27/2020 validating Sanitary and veterinary requirements for additives to animal feedstuffs.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2020

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Drugs, Animal welfare, Packaging/labelling, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. HG603/2003 of the National Commission for Biological Safety.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2003 (2008)

Keyword: Institution, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biosafety, Biotechnology, Research, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX