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

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Publication of the Ministry of Environment.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Hazardous substances Biosecurity Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biotechnology Biosafety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order applies to: deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment for the purpose of research and development and any other purpose other than marketing (experimental release), conform section 9(1) of the Act, and marketing of Genetically Modified Organisms intended for deliberate release (marketing), in accordance with section 9(2) of the Act. "Genetically modified organisms" means plants, animals, microorganisms, cell cultures and viruses in which the genetic material has been restructured in a way that does not occur naturally (Schedule 1)." Deliberate release of Genetically Modified Organisms" means any intentional introduction into the environment of such organisms without provisions for containment used to limit their contact with the general population and the environment. "Placing on the market" means supplying or making available to third parties, save where the Genetically Modified Organisms are transferred by mutual agreement solely for the purpose of research or experiments. Decisions on the approval of experimental release and marketing of Genetically Modified Organisms are made by the Minister for the Environment.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment and Gene Technology Act (No. 9 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Inspection, Research, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | Denmark | 1994

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Genetic resources, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Statutory Order amending Statutory Order on the approval of experimental release and of marketing of genetically modified organisms (No. 630 of 1997).

Legislation | Denmark | 1997

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX