Notification on genetic technology and the working environment Jurisdiction Denmark Year 1991 Published in Danish Original/other title [Danish] Bekendtgřrelse om genteknologi og arbejdsmiljř Source Direktoratet for Arbejdstilsynet, Landskronagade 33-35, 2100 Křbenhavn Ř, Denmark, 1991. 33p. Serial number Bekendtgřrelse Nr. 684 Descriptors [Primary] Denmark, biotechnology industry, microorganisms [Secondary] DNA, European Communities, bacteria, biological effects, genetic engineering, law, plants, research, viruses Subject category New technologies Abstract This notification is the ratification of directive 90/219/EEC (see CIS 93-1075), which came into force on 23 Oct. 1991. It applies to all work with genetically modified organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms, cultures of cells and viruses). Laboratories where such organisms are handled are obliged to obtain a classification and clearance from the Occupational Safety and Health Services. Research projects involving such organisms are to be registered before they start. Large-scale research plans must also be registered, this applying as well to each project using organisms believed to be harmful. Production plants must be registered with and approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Services. Employers are obliged to provide written safety instructions to staff and to apply safety measures. Classifications and clearances can be withdrawn if the conditions are not complied with. CIS No. 94-418 Database ID 61832