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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
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Biotechnology GMO Biosafety
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, 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 natural

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment and Genetic Engineering Act (No. 981 of 2002).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2002) | Repealed

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Biosecurity, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, International trade, Biosafety, Planting material/seeds, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX