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