Decree-Law No. 160/2005 ruling on growing of genetically modified varieties. Pays/Territoire Portugal Type du document Législation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Diário Da República, I Série-A, No. 182, 21 September 2005, pp. 5642-5648. Sujet Plantes cultivées Mot clé Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Production végétale Agents de lutte biologique Production écologique/production biologique Biotechnologie Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Sud Résumé This Decree-Law is composed of 17 articles and two Annexes, divided into VI Chapters. It regulates the plantation of genetically modified varieties, with the aim of granting their coexistence with traditional varieties and with biological production. In particular, the Decree rules on: growing varieties’ requirements, competent authorities, and control as well as inspection procedures. Annex 1 provides technical norms for growing genetically modified varieties; Annex 2 contains the notification model to be used for growing genetically modified varieties. Texte intégral Portugais