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S.I. No. 54/2004 - Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movement) Regulations 2004

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Article 4

of the EU Regulation, a notification in writing to the competent authority of the Party or non-Party of import containing the information specified in Annex I of the said Regulation, (ii) comply with the provisions of Article 5 of the EU Regulation, (iii) retain for a period of 5 years, and send to the Agency and the Commission of the European Communities a copy of, records

Article 6

of the EU Regulation, (iv) provide to the Secretariat,

Article 7

(2)of the EU Regulation, a copy of any written reminder sent to the competent authority of the Party or non-Party of import, (
  1. b)in respect of a genetically modified organism intended for direct use as food or feed, or for processing: (
  2. i)comply,

Article 10

(1)of the EU Regulation, with any decision of a Party or a non-Party of import referred to in the said Article 10
(1), (ii) not proceed with a first intentional transboundary movement to a Party or a non-Party of import referred to in Article 10
(2)of the EU Regulation, other than

the said Article 10

(2), (iii) comply with the requirements of Article 10
(3)of the EU Regulation, (
  1. c)comply with the requirements of Article 12 of the EU Regulation in relation to identification and accompanying documentation, (
  2. d)notify,

Article 13

of the EU Regulation, the transit of genetically modified organisms through their territory to Parties that have decided to regulate such transit and have informed the Biosafety Clearing-House of the said decision, and (e) ensure the accuracy and completeness of any notification or information provided or held by the exporter

these Regulations or the EU Regulation. Power to give directions 5.

(1)Without prejudice to the generality of article 4, a competent authority referred to in article 8
(2)may, for the purposes of the administration and enforcement of these Regulations and the EU Regulation, give such directions or issue such instructions to an exporter as it sees fit.
(2)An exporter to whom a direction has been given or an instruction issued under sub-article
(1)shall comply with such direction or instruction. Authorised persons 6. A competent authority referred to in article 8
(2)may appoint such person or persons as it considers appropriate to be an authorised person, within the meaning of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 , for the purposes of these Regulations. Prosecutions 7. An offence arising from contravention of a provision of these Regulations may be prosecuted summarily by a competent authority referred to in article 8
(2). Focal point and competent authorities 8.
(1)The Agency shall be the focal point for the purposes of the EU Regulation.
(2)The competent authorities for the purposes of the EU Regulation shall be— (
  1. a)in respect of genetically modified organisms intended for deliberate release into the environment, the Agency, (
  2. b)in respect of genetically modified organisms intended for contained use, the Agency, (
  3. c)in respect of genetically modified organisms intended for direct use as food or for processing, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, and (
  4. d)in respect of genetically modified organisms intended for feed or for processing, the Department of Agriculture and Food. GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government this 11th day of February, 2004. MARTIN CULLEN, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. EXPLANATORY NOTE. (This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.) These Regulations give effect to Regulation No. 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically modified organisms. The Regulations detail the obligations placed on exporters to ensure that all relevant requirements in relation to the transboundary movement of a GMO intended for deliberate release are fulfilled; they give power to the Environmental Protection Agency as competent authority to give such directions to an exporter as it sees fit. The EPA is also designated as the focal point for the purposes of the EU Regulations. In addition, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the Department of Agriculture and Food are designated as competent authorities, with appropriate powers. The Regulations come into effect on 12 February 2004. 1 OJ No. L287, 5.11.2003, p.1 Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais

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