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Statutory Order on the approval of production using genetically modified micro-organisms (No. 379 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Publication of the Ministry of Environment.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Biotechnology Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Statutory Order makes provision for approval pursuant to section 8 of the Environment and Genetic Engineering Act on installations and genetically modified microorganisms for production and reporting of new production using other genetically modified microorganisms within the framework of a previous approval. "Genetically modified microorganisms" are microorganisms, including cells in cultures and viruses, featuring genetic material that has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally (see Annex 1). The production using genetically modified microorganisms shall be classified in four classes (see Annex 3).

Full text
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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