This Law regulates basic conditions for the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in closed systems and for their deliberate release into the environment. The Law completely bans the import and commercial cultivation of GMOs in Serbia. The Law sets out procedures and requirements for obtaining approval by the Minister to use GMOs in closed systems and for deliberate release into the environment. All GMOs and GMO products which have received approval in the form of licence must be entered in the Register of GMOs and GMO products. Legal persons having obtained the licence for the use of GMOs in closed systems must be entered in the Licences Register. The Law further provides for: establishment of the Expert Council for Biological Safety; procedures and requirements for the handling, packaging and transport of GMO and GMO products; rights and duties of veterinary and of phytosanitary inspectors; funds for enforcing the Law; offences and penalties; etc.
Serbie · 2009-05-29