Regulation on genetically modified organisms and products.

This Regulation aims to protect human, animal and plant health, to protect the environment and to preserve biodiversity by preventing the risks that the genetically modified organisms (GMO) might cause. The Regulation sets out principles and procedures concerning import, export, processing, labelling, marketing and control of GMO and GMO products used in food and feed. It also sets forth the rules and procedures of research and experiments on GMO. The Regulation further covers provisions on research and development on microorganisms and rules and procedures concerning their import, export, processing, labelling, marketing and control.