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Statutory Order amending Statutory Order on the approval of experimental release and of marketing of genetically modified organisms (No. 800 of 1994).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Publication of the Ministry of Environment.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology Genetic resources Pollution control Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The notification for a deliberate release, referred to in article 5 of the principal Order, and of the placing on the market referred to in article 11 shall include the information set out in Annex II A and Annex IIB. Schedule II specifies information required in the notification. Schedule IIA specifies Information required in notifications concerning releases of genetically modified organisms other than higher plants. Schedule IIB specifies information required in notifications concerning release of genetically modified higher plants. The term "higher plants" means plants, which belong to the taxonomic groups. Information includes information relating genetically modified organisms, information relating to the conditions of release and the receiving environment, information relating to the interactions between the genetically modified organisms and the environment, and information on monitoring, control, waste treatment and emergency response plans.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Statutory Order on the approval of experimental release and of marketing of genetically modified organisms (No. 1098 of 1992).

Legislation | Denmark | 1992

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Biosecurity, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Biosafety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX