Legislative Decree No. 206 on the implementation of Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/ECC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

GMO Authorization/permit Access-to-information Inspection Offences/penalties Research Use restrictions

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Legislative Decree makes provisions for the implementation of Council Directive 98/81/EC. It regulates the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms in order to protect the environment as well as human health. The Ministry for Health shall coordinate administrative, technical and scientific activities aimed at the enforcement of this Legislative Decree. Articles 5-13 set out the obligations of the user and of the holder of the installation. Article 14 provides for the establishme

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed

Keyword: Residues, Environmental standards, Biotechnology, GMO, Research, Authorization/permit, Standards, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree implementing Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of 27 September 2000 concerning the guidance notes for risk assessment outlined in Annex III of Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | Italy | 2001

Keyword: GMO, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree supplementing Annex II, part B of Legislative Decree No. 206 of 12 April of 2001 on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: GMO, Use restrictions, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX