GMO Legistaltion in Europe

GMO Legistaltion in Europe

The legal framework of the European Union for the genetically modified microorganism (GMO) legislation consists of:

  • Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment
  • Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed
  • Directive (EU) 2015/412 amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory
  • Regulation (EC) 1830/2003 concerning the traceabilityand labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms
  • Directive 2009/41/EC on contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms. Regulation (EC) 1946/2003 on transboundary movements of GMOs