Vienna Genetic Technology Precaution Law. País/Territorio Austria Subdivisión territorial Wien Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Wiener Landesgesetzblatt,Text No. 53, 21 January 2005, pp. 21-27. Título completoLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Legislación básica Organismo genéticamente modificado (OGM) Control de la contaminación EIA Inspección Conservación del ecosistema Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Occidental Resumen This Act regulates the handling of, and bringing into circulation of genetically modified organisms, as well as the use of genetic analysis and genetic therapy for human beings. Purpose of this Act is the protection of human beings and the environment against harmful effects of genetically manipulated organisms in order to grant a high degree of safety. The text consists of 12 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Regulations for bringing into circulation (3); Authorizations (4);Information (5); Official assignment (6); Surveyance (7); Genetic Technology Register of Vienna (8); Competent authorities (9); Penalties (10); Gender issues (11); Entry into force (13). Texto completo Alemán Página web www.ris.bka.gv.at