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Order No. 37 approving release of genetically modified organisms into the environment.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Pollution control Drugs Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 February 2012.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on the limited authorization for experimental release of genetically modified organisms (plants, animals, micro-organisms, cultures of cells and virus where presence of new formulations of genetic material does not occur naturally) in the environment. These approvals shall not be granted for experimental release or marketing of genetically modified organisms, if they contain genes which are resistant to antibiotics used in human or veterinary medicine. The marketing of such organisms shall be subject to approval submitted to the Ministry of Environmental and Food of Denmark and must include evidence on the matters set out in article 13 sections 2-4. The Ministry sets up a website where to register any approvals for experimental release and marketing of such genetically modified organisms, as well as granted authorizations by other EU member states (art. 10).

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk; www.en.mfvm.dk

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 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX