Ministerial Decree No. 839 validating the Regulation “On state registration of genetically modified organisms destined for release into environment, and also produce obtained from or containing such organisms.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Genetically modified organism (GMO) Consumer protection Registration Animal feed/feedstuffs Plant production Biotechnology Wild fauna Wild flora Ranching/captive breeding

Geographical area

Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific

Entry into force notes

This Ministerial Decree enters into force on 1 July 2014.

Abstract

This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities of mandatory state registration of genetically modified organisms destined for release into environment, and also produce obtained from or containing such organisms. The following categories shall not be subject to state registration: (a) GMO used for performing expertise and scientific research activity in conformity with the established sanitary requirements; and (b) produce obtained as a result of combination, processing or recycling of already registered produce containing GMO if such processing and recycling shall not entail modification of genetic material of the produce. The following institutions shall perform state registration of GMO: (a) Federal Consumer Protection Supervision Service for foodstuffs and alimentary raw materials; and (b) Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Service for plants and animals destined for breeding, GMO used for animal feedstuffs and feed additives.

Full text

Russian

Website

government.ru

References - Legislation

Repeals

Ministerial Decree No.120 regarding validation of the Regulation on state registration of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2001

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Registration, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 26 regarding validation of the Regulation on state registration of feedstuffs manufactured from GMOs.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2002

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Registration, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 126 of the Ministry of Agriculture validating the Methodology for the performance of molecular genetic research of genetically modified organisms used for the production of feedstuffs and feed additives obtained with the use of such organisms or containing them.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2019

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Animal feed/feedstuffs, Research, Certification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 169 of the Ministry of Agriculture validating the Methodology for the performance of molecular genetic research of genetically modified organisms used for the production of medicines for veterinary use.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2019

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX