This Law establishes the spheres of activity related to genetically modified organisms, the state regulation and management thereof, and also the rights and the duties of the consumers of the aforesaid organisms and products containing them. The Act consists of six Chapters divided into 16 Articles: (1) general provisions; (2) competence and functions of the state bodies; (3) regulation of the activities with the use of genetically modified products; (4) data on genetically modified organisms and products; (5) information of the public on decision-making related to genetically modified organisms; and (6) conclusive provisions. The Ministry of Environment shall be the authorized institution in the sphere of the use of genetically modified organisms with the following competence: (a) to establish the modalities of information regarding genetically modifies organisms; (b) to establish criteria risk evaluation of genetically modified organisms; (c) to issue authorization for the activities related to se of genetically modified organisms; (d) to establish compulsory labelling requirements for genetically modified organisms and products (except for foodstuffs); (e) to establish criteria for the classification of genetically modified organisms; and (f) to keep and update database on genetically modified organisms and products.
Lituanie · 2001-06-12