Ministerial Decree No. 38639/2017 establishing measures and terms for the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms, in compliance with Council Directive 2001/18/EC.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

GMO PIC-prior informed consent Data collection/reporting Access-to-information Precautionary principle

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

Without prejudice to article 30, the Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The Decree aims at implementing the provisions of Law No. 1650/86 “on the protection for the environment”, more specifically, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 20. It also aims at harmonizing the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of Council Directive 2001/18/EC so as ensure that all appropriate measures are taken in order to avoid adverse effects on human health and the environment, which might arise from the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their pl

Full text

Greek

Website

www.et.gr

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

Keyword: GMO, PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ministerial Decree No. 88740/1883 establishing measures and terms for the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Greece | 1995 | Repealed

Keyword: GMO, PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX