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Regulation on the Content, Scope and Methodology of Risk Assessment for Contained use of Genetically Modified Organisms.

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Type of law
Regulation
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Abstract
This Regulation prescribes: the criteria for the classification of the contained use of genetically modified organisms; level of risk and the objectives, content, scope and methodology for assessing risks to human health; the environmental and/or biological diversity during the contained use of genetically modified organisms.
Contained use of GMOs shall be classified into one of four levels of risk prescribed by the Law on Genetically Modified Organisms.
The objective of risk assessment is to identify and evaluate potential adverse effects of exposure to GMOs, direct or indirect, immediate or deferred, combined, cumulative or long-term, on the human health, the environment, biodiversity also.
Full Annex is an integral part of this Regulation.
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Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Pravilnik o Sadržaju, Opsegu i Metodologiji Izrade Procjene Rizika za Ograničenu Uporabu Genetski Modificiranih Organizama.
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