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Regulation on risk assessment for deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.

Country/Territory
Slovenia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force on 23 March 2021.
Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Slovenian Management of Genetically Modified Organisms Act, and in accordance with the Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms, sets out the elements and scope of the risk assessment for deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment and the methodology for its production. The subject of risk assessment for deliberate release of GMOs into the environment is the identification, analysis and evaluation of possible impacts of intended deliberate release of GMOs on the environment or human health and determination of risk levels and necessary measures in accordance with the prescribed criteria.

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

Repeals

Regulation on risk assessment for deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX