Resolution No. 460 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Rules of Assessment of Risk of Use of Alive Genetically Modified Organism in Closed System Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Enforcement/compliance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Biological control agents Business/industry/corporations Classification/declassification Environmental standards Pollution control Research Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia Abstract The Resolution regulates assessment of hazards associated with using GMOs in a closed environment. The document provides for two levels of risk: risk level 1(A,B) and risk level 2 (A,B). The risk is assessed by the person using the GMOs before an application for the license of GMOs use is filed with the state. The Resolution provides for criteria which need to be used when assessing the risk level. It also requires the persons using the GMOs to periodically update the risk levels according to the new circumstances. In its annexes, the Resolution also provides for preventive measures required for each risk level; safety measures for laboratory work; safety requirements for greenhouses and plant cultivation rooms; safety requirements for work in animal units; and safety requirements for other activities. Full text Georgian Website matsne.gov.ge References - Legislation Implements Product Safety and Free Movement Code of Georgia (No. 6157- IS of 2012) Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International organization, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX