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Law on Circulation of Genetically Modified Organisms (2007)

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Genetically modified organism (GMO) Public health Sustainable development Agricultural development Biotechnology Farming Procedural matters Public participation Liability/compensation Hazards Access-to-information
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Law determines principles for circulation of genetically modified organisms in Latvia. Its purpose is to achieve high level of safety in all stages of circulation of genetically modified organisms in order to prevent the negative impact on human and animal health or the environment, to preserve biological diversity, to promote the development of sustainable agriculture and biotechnology, as well as the co-existence of genetically modified crops concurrently with organic and conventional farming. The Law prescribes the competence of State authorities, the rights and duties of natural and legal persons, the principles, supervision and control for the circulation of genetically modified organisms including those for co-existence of modified crops, public participation, liability and legal protection of persons, as well as security measures and circulation of information for the prevention of any possible emergency situation.

Full text
English
Website
www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Public health, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive (EU) 2015/412 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 1078 of 2008 on Methodology for the Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms

Legislation | Latvia | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Risk assessment/management, Public health, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 457 of 2009 on Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Procedural matters, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Public participation, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 78 of 2015 on Co-existence of Genetically Modified Crops

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Registration, Crops/grasses, Monitoring, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Vegetables/legumes, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 784 of 2008 on Procedures for the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms, Issuance of a Permit and Cancelling Thereof

Legislation | Latvia | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX