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Order No. 36 of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources validating the assessment criteria for potential environmental impact of genetically modified organisms.

Country/Territory
Ukraine
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) EIA Biological control agents
Geographical area
Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Order validates the criteria for the environmental impact assessment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their metabolites, taking into account the impact of methods and agents throughout their production cycle, the probability of occurrence and probable magnitude of the negative environmental impact when handling the GMO in an open system, based on independent experimental studies and reliable data on the research of such impacts for each specific GMO, its intended use and the likely potential receiving environment.

Full text
Ukrainian
Website
zakon5.rada.gov.ua