Act no. 140/2021 on use of genetic technologies and genetically modified organisms.

This Act defines rights and responsibilities of users of genetic technologies and of genetically modified organisms; it consists of 41 articles and is divided into six Parts. Under article 2, the use of genetically modified technologies must not restrain biological diversity of wild species, nor affect the balance of natural biological chain of organisms in nature and must not include implementing genes expressing resistance of humans and animals to antibiotics in use for human and veterinary medicine. Issues addressed include a definition of genetic methods and techniques (article 3), on environmental impact assessment of the possible effects of genetically modified organisms on humans and environment (article 5) and on requirements for emergency response plans (article 6). Part 2 is dedicated to contained use, Part 3 to deliberate release, Part 4 to the administrative structure for the implementation of the Act and Part 5 to proceedings for placing genetically modified organisms on the market. Other provisions concern the creation of a Commission for Biological Safety (article27) and its functions, enforcement of the Act and labelling foodstuff containing genetically modified organisms (article 38).