Contained Use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms Act (2001) Pays/Territoire Estonie Type du document Législation Date 2001 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine RT I 2001, 97, 603 Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Santé publique Normes environnementales Autorisation/permis Recherche Normes Protection de l’environnement Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Nord 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. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Estonien/Anglais Site web www.riigiteataja.ee Références - Législation Implemente Council Directive 98/81/EC amending Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Législation | Union européenne | 1998 Mot clé: Résidus, Normes environnementales, Normes, Protection de l’environnement, Biotechnologie, Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM), Recherche, Autorisation/permis, Classement/déclassement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms. Législation | Union européenne | 1990 Mot clé: Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM), Recherche, Autorisation/permis, Résidus, Normes environnementales, Classement/déclassement, Normes, Protection de l’environnement Source: FAO, FAOLEX