Act on the labeling of products produced without the use of genetically modified organisms as free of those organisms.
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Abstract
This Act, which is composed of 15 articles, lays down: (1) rules for labeling of food and animal feed as free of genetically modified organisms, including types of such food and animal feed, conditions and the way of labeling; (2) obligations of entities placing food or feed labeled as GMO free on the market; (3) rules for checking compliance with the provisions of the present Act; (4) principles of liability for violation of the provisions established by this Act. Art. 3 specifies which food of animal or plant origin, products of animal origin, and which animal feed can be recognized as GMO free. Labeling of products as GMO free is not obligatory.
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Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2020.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Journal of Laws 2021 Pos. 763 (consolidated version)
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Ustawa o oznakowaniu produktów wytworzonych bez wykorzystania organizmów genetycznie zmodyfikowanych jako wolnych od tych organizmów.