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Decree no. BWBR0035090 of 1 April 2014, containing rules with regard to the contained use and deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Decree, made under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act, concerns: genetically modified organisms, including plants, plants products and micro-organisms; containment measures with regard to transport, manufacturing and import of genetically modified organisms; deliberate release, as the deliberate introduction of organisms into the environment; genetic material; environmental risk assessment; labelling and packaging of genetically modified organisms to be transported; classification of levels and categories of physical containment on the basis of the risk assessment; safety procedures in the event of unusual incidents; environmental permits related to activities and licensed use of genetically modified organisms; procedure for granting, amending and revoking the licence in case of deliberate introduction of organisms into the environment; intentional release and placing on the market of products containing genetically modified organisms. The annexes include: list of techniques leading to a genetically modified organisms; classification of physical containment.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version, as last amended by the Decree of 20 October 2022, published in the Official Gazette no. 407 of 2022.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette no. 157 of 2014.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Besluit nr. BWBR0035090 van 1 april 2014, houdende regels met betrekking tot het ingeperkt gebruik en de doelbewuste introductie in het milieu van genetisch gemodificeerde organismen.