Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms Act (2001)

Materia

Medio ambiente gen.

Palabra clave

Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Salud pública Normas sobre calidad ambiental Autorización/permiso Investigación Normas Protección del medio ambiente

Área geográphica

Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Septentrional

Entry into force notes

The overall Act enters into force on 1 January 2002 but its sections 19–21 enter into force on 1 January 2003.

Resumen

The Act regulates the safe contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment. Sections 5–12 of the Act do not apply to the transport of genetically modified micro-organisms by road, rail, inland waterway, sea or air. According to the Act, the contained use of a genetically modified micro-organism is permitted only in accordance with the requirements provided for in and on the basis of this Act. The contained use of a genetically modified micro-organism may be commenced after a notification and request have been submitted and the Labour Inspectorate has granted written consent, unless otherwise provided by law. The Act provides that the user must take measures to prevent hazards arising from the use of a genetically modified micro-organism to human health and the environment.

Texto completo

Estonio/Inglés

Página web

www.riigiteataja.ee

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislación | Unión Europea | 1998

Palabra clave: Residuos, Normas sobre calidad ambiental, Normas, Protección del medio ambiente, Biotecnología, Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM), Investigación, Autorización/permiso, Clasificación/declasificación

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms.

Legislación | Unión Europea | 1990

Palabra clave: Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM), Investigación, Autorización/permiso, Residuos, Normas sobre calidad ambiental, Clasificación/declasificación, Normas, Protección del medio ambiente

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX