Regional Act No. 29 making provision on the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Valle d'Aosta Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Ecological production/organic production Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Planting material/seeds Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The present Act lays down at the regional level the legislative framework applicable to ensure the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming. Such coexistence shall be managed in compliance with the precautionary principle, in order to avoid risks to conventional crops, organic crops and spontaneous flora. With a view to ensuring that genetically modified seed are not mixed with other seeds, the measures established by article 4 shall be applied by farmers. Full text Italian References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 279 laying down provisions to ensure the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming. Legislation | Italy | 2004 Keyword: Biotechnology, Ecological production/organic production Source: FAO, FAOLEX