European Commission Notified of Slovene Act on Coexistence

The draft of the Slovene Act on the co-existence of genetically modified plants with other agricultural plants was sent for notification to the European Commission in December 2006. The draft Act lays down a legal framework for the regulation of the co-existence of different farming methods in Slovenia and establishes several new systems to ensure co-existence and to prevent the accidental presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in other products. It also prescribes a system of monitoring of co-existence, establishes inspection and supervision of the implementation of the Act, and lays down penalties for violators. The Slovenian Government is yet to adopt technical regulations that define more detailed measures for ensuring co-existence.

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