WG-EU Regulations
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Background

The use of GMOs in the European Union is regulated by following Directives and Regulations: Directive 90/219/EC on the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms, Directive 2001/18 on the experimental release of GMOs and placing on the market, Regulation 1829/2003 for placing on the market of GMOs intended for food and feed or feed products containing, consisting of or produced from GMOs, Regulation 1946/2003 on unintentional movement GMOs between member states and export to the third countries.

WG Objectives

The objective of this Working Group is to inform public research sector scientists about, and provide a platform for involvement in, ongoing discussions in the EC Directives and Regulations. The EC Directives and Regulations do not only have an impact on the domestic legislation of the EU Member States but can also influence legislation in developing countries. The implementation of these Directives and Regulations can have major implications for public research in Europe and developing countries.


Documents and statements

PRRI Letter to the European Commission (30 April 2008) PRRI Letter to the European Commission regarding their orientation discussion on biotechnology (30 April 2008)
PRRI letter on draft motion EP Resolution MOP4 and COP9 (4 Apr 2008) PRRI letter on draft motion EP Resolution MOP4 and COP9 (3 Apr 2008)
Draft report EU parlement consultation Draft report on Biotechnology for European Parliament consultation 
PRRI Submission on EC mid term review PRRI Submission on EC mid term review 
PRRI Submission on EFSA paper on Stacked Genes PRRI Submission on EFSA paper on Stacked Genes 
EU Stratagy Report EC Report ‘Life Sciences and Biotechnology – A Strategy for Europe third progress report and future orientations

Members

  • Dr. René Custers, Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), Belgium (Co - Chair)
  • Prof. Julian Kinderlerer, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands and the University of Cape Town, South Africa (Co-Chair)
  • Prof. Dr. Joachim Schiemann, Julius Kuhn Institute, Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Germany
  • Dr. Giorgos Sakellaris, National Hellenic Research Foundation, Greece 
  • Prof. Bruno Mezzetti, Department of Environmental and Crop Science, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
  • Dr. Henk Schouten, Plant Research International, Wageingen University and Reserach Centre, Netherlands

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