Regulation establishing forms of applications and notifications related to the closed use of genetically modified microorganisms. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2016 Pos. 1173 Subject Environment gen. Keyword Biotechnology Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Biosafety Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 4 August 2016. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of six paragraphs and five Annexes, establishes forms of: application for operating a genetic engineering plant with the closed use of genetically modified microorganisms (specified in Annex 1); notification of operating the closed use of genetically modified microorganisms of the first (Annex 2) and the second category (Annex 3); application for the closed use of genetically modified microorganisms of the second (Annex 4), third and fourth category (Annex 5). Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Act on genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Public health, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX