Vienna Genetic Technology Precaution Law. Pays/Territoire Autriche Sous-division territoriale Wien Type du document Législation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Wiener Landesgesetzblatt,Text No. 53, 21 January 2005, pp. 21-27. Titre completLaw on precautionary measures concerning genetic technology. Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé Législation de base Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM) Lutte contre la pollution EIA Inspection Préservation de l'écosystème Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Ouest Résumé 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). Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.ris.bka.gv.at