# The Genetically Modified Organisms (England) (Amendments) Regulations 2008

S.I. 2008/2598 · made 2 October 2008 · revised to 14 November 2008

These Regulations amend the Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2412) and the Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2692) to correct errors.

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-england-amendments-regulations-2008/pdf/uksi_20082598_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-england-amendments-regulations-2008/pdf/uksiem_20082598_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Environmental Protection, England
Made 2nd October 2008
Laid before Parliament 8th October 2008
Coming into force 14th November 2008
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to the control and regulation of genetically modified organisms, makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by that section.

## 1 Title and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Genetically Modified Organisms (England) (Amendments) Regulations 2008; they come into force on 14th November 2008.

## 2 Amendments

In regulation 8(1) of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (England) Regulations 2004 —
(a) omit sub-paragraph (d);
(b) in sub-paragraph (e), before “7” insert “ 6 or ”.

## 3 

In regulation 8(1) of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (England) Regulations 2004 , for sub-paragraph (d) substitute—
“(d) without reasonable excuse to fail to comply with the requirements of a notice issued under regulation 7;”.

## Signature

Phil Woolas
Minister of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2nd October 2008

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2412) and the Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2692) to correct errors.
No impact assessment has been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

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