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Genetic Technology Safety Ordinance.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
The present Ordinance enacts the Genetic Technology Act of 20 June 1990 (BGBl. I p. 2066). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to safety procedures in genetic technology facilities including hazardous areas. The text consists of 22 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Principles and implementation of safety classes (II); Safety measures (III); Project manager (IV); Responsible for biological safety (V); Penalties (VI); Final provisions (VII). Six Annexes are enclosed.
Long title of text
Ordinance on safety classes and safety measures in genetic technology plants.
Notes
The present Ordinance, in this version of 14 March 1995, is consolidated as of 31 August 2015.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 82, 16 December 1997, pp. 2882 and 2883.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung über die Sicherheitsstufen und Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei gentechnischen Arbeiten in gentechnischen Anlagen (Gentechnik-Sicherheitsverordnung - GenTSV).
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