Order No. 37 approving release of genetically modified organisms into the environment.

This Order sets regulations on the limited authorization for experimental release of genetically modified organisms (plants, animals, micro-organisms, cultures of cells and virus where presence of new formulations of genetic material does not occur naturally) in the environment. These approvals shall not be granted for experimental release or marketing of genetically modified organisms, if they contain genes which are resistant to antibiotics used in human or veterinary medicine. The marketing of such organisms shall be subject to approval submitted to the Ministry of Environmental and Food of Denmark and must include evidence on the matters set out in article 13 sections 2-4. The Ministry sets up a website where to register any approvals for experimental release and marketing of such genetically modified organisms, as well as granted authorizations by other EU member states (art. 10).
The Order consists of 5 Chapters and 1 Appendix: Scope and definitions (1); Experimental release (2); Marketing (3); Consultation and information (4); Entry into force and transitional provisions (5).
Appendix 1 - Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC - Commission Declaration.