Order No. 379 on approval of genetically modified micro-organisms plant production.
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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Order applies to the approval of plant production of genetically modified microorganisms and notification thereof. Production of genetically modified organisms is classified in 4 sections listed in Appendix 3 and is approved by the Forest and Nature Agency. At each start of any production, an assessment of the environmental nature and health risks in Appendix 2 and Appendix 6 shall take place. The risk assessment must lead to classification in one of those listed in Appendix 3 and general principles and appropriate protection measures for each containment level shall be set out as in Appendix 4. Applications for approval of plant productions shall be subject to a tax. This levy shall cover costs of the process and shall not exceed DKK 100 000. Decisions on this tax shall be taken by the municipality council of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg and shall be submitted to the Forest and Nature Agency.
The Order consists of 10 Chapters: Area (1); Authorities (2); Risk assessment and classification (3); Content of application (4); decisions on approval (5); Review (6); Fees (7); Notification (8); Monitoring (9); Entry into force and transitional provisions (10).
Appendix 1 - Notice of application.
Appendix 2 - Principles for risk assessment.
Appendix 3 - Criteria for classification of production using genetically modified microorganisms.
Appendix 4 - General principles and appropriate containment and other protective measures.
Appendix 5 - Duty of notification.
Appendix 6 - Guidelines for risk assessment outlined in Appendix 2.
The Order consists of 10 Chapters: Area (1); Authorities (2); Risk assessment and classification (3); Content of application (4); decisions on approval (5); Review (6); Fees (7); Notification (8); Monitoring (9); Entry into force and transitional provisions (10).
Appendix 1 - Notice of application.
Appendix 2 - Principles for risk assessment.
Appendix 3 - Criteria for classification of production using genetically modified microorganisms.
Appendix 4 - General principles and appropriate containment and other protective measures.
Appendix 5 - Duty of notification.
Appendix 6 - Guidelines for risk assessment outlined in Appendix 2.
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Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 5 June 2000.
Notes
Implementing Act No. 356 of 6 June 1991 on environment and genetic engineering, in particular article 8, section 2, article 13, section 1, article 19-20, section 2, article 31, section 5, article 38, section 4.Repealing Order No. 84 of 3 February 1995.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bekendtgørelse om godkendelse af produktion med genetisk modificerede mikroorganismer.