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

GMO Consumer protection Registration Animal feed/feedstuffs Plant production Wild fauna Wild flora Ranching/captive breeding

Geographical area

CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe

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 alrea

Full text

Russian

Website

government.ru

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2002 | Repealed

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, GMO, Registration, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2001 | Repealed

Keyword: GMO, Biotechnology, Registration, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX