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Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients · European Union

In the case of foods or food ingredients falling within the scope of this Regulation containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms, the decision referred to in Article 7 shall respect the environmental safety requirements laid down by Directive 90/220/EEC to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to prevent the adverse effects on human health and the environment which might arise from the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms. During evaluation of requests for the placing on the market of products containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms, the necessary consultations shall be held by the Commission or the Member States with the bodies set up by the Community or the Member States in accordance with Directive 90/220/EEC.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-08 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.