Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 2692 of 2004).

Materia

Ganado, Alimentación y nutrición

Palabra clave

Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Inspección Alimentos para animales/piensos Comercio internacional

Área geográphica

Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Mar del Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional

Entry into force notes

Coming into force on 10 November 2004.

Resumen

These Regulations make provision as respects England, for the execution and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms and appoint a focal point for the UK and competent authority for the purpose of the Regulation (reg. 3). Regulation 4 provides for the enforcement of the Regulations and the specified Community provisions (the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 1946/2003 specified in the Schedule). Regulation 5 makes provision for the appointment of inspectors, and transitional arrangements for inspectors already appointed under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43). Regulation 6 provides powers of entry, including the power to carry out tests and inspections, to take samples, Regulation 7 enables inspectors to require the provision of information. Regulation 8 makes it an offence to contravene the specified Community provisions; to obstruct inspectors in the exercise of powers under these Regulations; and to give false information; and sets out a due diligence defence in respect of contravention of the specified Community provisions. Regulation 9 makes provision for offences committed due to the fault of another person. Regulation 10 makes provision for offences committed by corporate bodies. Regulations 11 and 12 prescribe penalties and specify time limits for bringing prosecutions.

Texto completo

Inglés

Página web

www.opsi.gov.uk

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Regulation (EC) No. 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms.

Legislación | Unión Europea | 2003

Palabra clave: Seguridad de la biotecnología, Control de la contaminación, Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM), Efectos transfronterizos, Principio de cautela, Recopilación de datos/informes, Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos, Comercio internacional

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Enmendado porr

Genetically Modified Organisms (England) (Amendments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 2598 of 2008).

Legislación | Reino Unido | 2008

Palabra clave: Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos, Envasado/etiquetado, Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM), Rastreabilidad/rastreo de productos

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX