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 English 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