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Incorporation of GMO Directive 2001/18/EC into EEA Agreement and Its Transposition in Iceland

The incorporation of European Parliament Directive 2001/18/EC regarding the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the EEA Agreement was finalized in March 2011. This directive, alongside various EU decisions, establishes the framework for GMO regulation. In Iceland, its fundamental provisions have been integrated through Act No. 18/1996, with amendments from Act No. 83/2010. The full transposition is expected in spring/summer 2011, including public consultation and risk assessment protocols for GMOs.

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Incorporation of GMO Directive 2001/18/EC into EEA Agreement and Its Transposition in Iceland

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  1. GMO release 28 -31 March 2011

  2. Aquis incorporated into the EEA Agreement Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC was incorporated into the EEA agreement by Joint Committee Decision No. 127/2007, along with the EU decisions No. 2002/623/EC, 2002/811/EC, 2002/812/EC, 2002/813/EC, 2003/701/EC and 2004/204/EC. The Directive 2008/27/EC was not considered EEA relevant.

  3. Directive 2001/18/EC transposition in Iceland Fundamental provisions of directive 2001/18/EC have been transposed in Iceland by Act No. 18/1996 on Genetically Modified Organisms, as it was amended by the Icelandic Act No. 83/2010. The directive will be fully transposed in spring/summer 2011 with corresponding regulation.

  4. Provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC introduced in Act No. 83/2010 • - Consultation of and information to the public (Article 9) • including a time-period 30 days for comments • - Assessment report (Article 14) • - Clarification of definitions • Other provisions will be transposed by regulation along with decisions No. 2002/623/EC, 2002/811/EC, 2002/812/EC, 2002/813/EC, 2003/701/EC and 2004/204/EC

  5. Administration • Ministry for the environment • Supervision • Consulting committee of GMO´s • Consultation on GMO applications (main task) • Consutation on the implementation of GMO law • Environment Agency of Iceland • Consultation of and information to the public • Risk assessment • Issue of licences • Surveilance • Exchange of information • Develop education material for the public

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