Regulation on emergency measures regarding the unauthorized genetically modified rice in rice products originating from China. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword International trade Cereals/grains/rice Authorization/permit Genetically modified organism (GMO) Food quality control/food safety Agricultural commodities Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette, except for the provisions of article 7 which shall enter into force on the day of Croatian accession to the European Union. Abstract This Regulation, in order to protect the Croatian population and its internal food market, prohibits the importation of certain rice originating/containing products from China because of the presence of non-authorized genetically modified organisms. Full text Croatian Website www.nn.hr References - Legislation Implements Food Law. Legislation | Croatia | 2007 Keyword: Basic legislation, Certification, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Processing/handling, Standards, Transport/storage, Fraud Source: FAO, FAOLEX