Regulation on risk assessment for deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 4/2006 Subject Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Precautionary principle Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 28 January 2006. Abstract The objective of this Regulation of the Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning, which is composed of 13 articles, is to protect human health and the environment when carrying out the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for any other purposes than placing on the market. This Regulation sets out the elements and scope of risk assessment for the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment. The subject of this risk assessment is to specify the findings, analysis and evaluation of all potential impacts of the proposed deliberate release of GMOs on the environment or human health, and to determine the level of risk and necessary control and risk management, in accordance with prescribed criteria. The assessment should be made on scientific foundation and basis of all available scientific and technical information. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Management of Genetically Modified Organisms Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2002 (2012) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Classification/declassification, Use restrictions, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Registration, Research, Policy/planning, Plant production, International trade, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation on risk assessment for deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms. Legislation | Slovenia | 2021 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX