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Case Law C-528/16 (25/07/2018)

Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 07/25/2018

Subject: The Court affirmed that organisms obtained by means of techniques/methods of mutagenesis constitute genetically modified organisms within the meaning of Directive 2001/18/EC. Only organisms obtained by means of techniques/methods of mutagenesis which have conventionally been used in a number of applications and have a long safety record are excluded from the scope of that directive. However, Member States can subject such organisms, in compliance with EU law, in particular with the rules on the free movement of goods, to the obligations laid down in that directive or to other obligations

Parties: ConfĂ©dĂ©ration paysanne e a.

Classification: Solidarity - Art. 35 Preventive health care - Art. 37 Environmental protection

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