Decree (2000:271) on the contained use of genetically modified organisms. País/Territorio Suecia Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2000 (2011) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., General Palabra clave Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Recursos genéticos Investigación Salud pública Recopilación de datos/informes Gobernanza Protección del medio ambiente Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Área geográphica Ártico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Norte, Mar del Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Resumen The present Decree contains rules on the contained use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Anyone who conducts or intends to conduct activities with contained use of GMOs shall conduct a risk assessment in accordance with Chapter 13, Article 8, of the Environmental Code. An assessment of the need of protective measures shall also be conducted. Further, activities with contained use of GMOs may only be conducted if the notification and authorization requirements contained in the present Decree are met. The Decree also contains special provisions regarding micro-organisms, contingency plans, accidents, transboundary movement of GMOs, etc. Texto completo Sueco Página web www.riksdagen.se