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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made under section 156 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in order to enable Her Majesty’s Government to give effect to Council Directive 90/220/EEC (OJ No. L117, 8.5.90, p.15) on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms. Their effect is to provide that limitations and condiions on consents granted by the Secretary of State may be imposed for the purpose of securing the health of persons at work.