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Order No. 641 on penalties for infringement of certain regulations on genetically modified food.

Country
Denmark
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Regulation sets rules on penalty enforcement of genetically modified food and feed, traceability and labeling thereof, in accordance to EU provisions. Unless a higher penalty is prescribed under other legislations, penalties may increase to imprisonment up to 2 years, if the offense is committed with intent or gross negligence.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/den144238.pdf
Web site
http://www.retsinformation.dk
Date of text
Entry into force notes
23 May 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bekendtg relse om straffebestemmelser for overtr delse af visse forordninger om genetisk modificerede f devarer.
Implements
Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed.
Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC
Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).
Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.