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Resolution No. 728 of 2014 of Georgian Government on Special Requirements for Handling Alive Genetically Modified Organisms

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Environmental standards Enforcement/compliance Public health Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution lays down special requirements when handling living GMOs. The purpose of the regulation is to ensure safety when working on GMOs. The document provides that use of GMOs in closed systems is permitted only based on the special license. In addition, it provides qualification and other requirements for persons who are engaged in such activities. Finally, the Resolution adopts a set of safety requirements imposed on the responsible persons for handling regulated GMOs.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Living Genetically Modified Organisms (No. 2656-IS of 2014)

Legislation | Georgia | 2014 (2016)

Keyword: Consumer protection, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Public health, Biodiversity, Biosafety, Basic legislation, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX