Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 86 of 2019).

These Regulations amend the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 to make fresh and supplementary provision to transpose and implement for Scotland, Directive (EU) 2015/412 as regards the possibility for the member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their territory. Two new regulations (26A and 26B) permit the Scottish Ministers to demand of an applicant that all or part of Scotland is excluded from an application made to them, to a competent authority of another part of the UK or to another member State for consent to place on the market a GMO under Part C (placing on the market of GMOs as or in products) of the Deliberate Release Directive (2001/18/EC) or for an authorisation to market genetically modified food or feed under Council Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed and allow the Scottish Ministers to request reintegration of all or part of Scotland into a consent, renewed consent or authorisation. Other new provisions (29A and 29B) provide the Scottish Ministers with the power to restrict consent (including a renewed consent) granted by them or otherwise under the Deliberate Release Directive or authorisation granted by a competent authority under Council Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 where a demand in terms of regulation 26A has not been sought or where an applicant has refused to agree with a demand made under that regulation within 30 days, and where there is a compelling ground to do so.