THE “STEP-BY-STEP” PRINCIPLE
IN THE EUROPEAN UNION LEGISLATION ON
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM
THE “STEP-BY-STEP” PRINCIPLE
IN THE EUROPEAN UNION LEGISLATION ON
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM
Author(s): Maria Carolina NițăSubject(s): EU-Legislation
Published by: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek Wien/ Österreichisch-Rumänischer Akademischer Verein
Keywords: genetically modified organism (GMO); release; insert on the marke; the step-by-step principle; advisory; competent authority;monitoring;
Summary/Abstract: The “step by step” principle was introduced in the European Union law with the aim to comply with the dubiety regarding the risks which derive from the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment. In recent years, in the process of authorizing the deliberate release, and the placing on the market of GMOs it is to be observed a clear guidance towards a gradual reduction of usage in isolation circumstances of GMOs and a release on a large scale into the environment, but based on a cautious approach regarding the risks that GMOs may represent for the environment. The gradual reduction process of using genetically modified organisms in isolation circumstances is being realized “step-by-step”, within each stage, a major part is being played by the environmental risk assessment. The article introduces various aspects regarding the signification, the juridical status and the practical importance of the “step-by-step” principle in the growing process of releasing genetically modified organisms on a large scale into the environment.
Journal: Conferința Internațională Educație și Creativitate pentru o Societate Bazată pe Cunoaștere - DREPT
- Issue Year: VI/2012
- Issue No: VI
- Page Range: 190-195
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English