106 Purpose of Part VI and meaning of “genetically modified organisms” and related expressions
Environmental Protection Act 1990 (1990 c 43) | Legislation

Part VI Genetically Modified Organisms

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106  Purpose of Part VI and meaning of “genetically modified organisms” and related expressions

[(1)     This Part has effect for the purpose of ensuring that all appropriate measures are taken to avoid damage to the environment which may arise from the escape or release from human control of genetically modified organisms.]

(2)     In this Part the term “organism” means any acellular, unicellular or multicellular entity (in any form), other than humans[, human embryos or human admixed embryos]; and, unless the context otherwise requires, the term also includes any article or substance consisting of or including biological matter.

(3)     For the purpose of subsection (2) above “biological matter” means anything (other than an entity mentioned in that subsection)

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