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Gene Technology Act (Act No. 38 of April 2, 1993 relating to the Production and Use of Genetically Modified Organisms, etc.), Norway
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2006
Dates
Entry into force:
September 1, 1993
Adopted:
April 2, 1993
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Article 1 provides: 'The purpose of this Act is to ensure that the production and use of genetically modified organisms and the production of cloned animals take place in an ethically justifiable and socially acceptable manner, in accordance with the principle of sustainable development and without adverse effects on health and the environment.'
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Lov 1993-04-02 nr 38: Lov om framstilling og bruk av genmodifiserte Skriv ut organismer m.m. (genteknologiloven)
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