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Regulation on risk assessment for intentional introduction of genetically modified organisms into the environment.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 24 April 2020).
Abstract

This Regulation, as in accordance with the Croatian Law on genetically modified organisms, determines the content and scope of risk assessment of deliberate introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment, methodology for risk assessment and conditions that must be met by al legal entities engaged in elaboration of this kind of risk assessment. Risk assessment is a scientific-professional analysis which determines, analyzes and evaluates the possible harmful effects of a certain GMO, whether direct or indirect, current or delayed, on human health or the environment, assesses the risk of introduction into the environment and accordingly the assessment shall determine the necessary risk control and management measures, among other most appropriate methods to be used.

Full text
Croatian
Website
www.nn.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biodiversity, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Standards, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Biotechnology, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation on the content and the method for submitting the notification for deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), EIA, Biosafety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX