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Regulation No. 11 of 2012 of Minister of Agriculture on Detailed requirements for notification of GM crop growing and for GM crop handling

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
RT I, March 10, 2012, 1
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Hygiene/sanitary procedures Data collection/reporting Processing/handling Cereals/grains/rice Crops/grasses Biotechnology Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation provides content and formal requirements for notification to be given of GM maize and potato growing and for notification distance and detailed requirements for handling. The Regulation however does not apply to the transportation of duly packaged GM maize seed and seed potato.

Full text
English
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Release into Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms Act (2004)

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Internal trade, International trade, Public health, Consumer protection, Biosecurity, Crops/grasses, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX