# Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Directive lays down common measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms with a view to protecting human health and the environment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/41/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-41/article-1
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