S.L. 549.60 Art. 7Differentiated procedures.

(1) If sufficient experience has been obtained of releases of certain GMOs in certain ecosystems, and the GMOs concerned meet the criteria set out in Schedule V, the competent authority, in accordance with the procedure set through Article 7 of the Directive, may apply differentiated procedures to such types of GMOs.

(2) The notifier may proceed with the release only when he has received the written consent of the competent authority, and in accordance with the minimum amount of Schedule III technical information necessary for evaluating any foreseeable risks from release, in particular:

(a) information relating to GMOs;

(b) information relating to conditions of release and potential receiving environment;

(c) information on interactions between GMOs and environment;

(d) environment risk assessment.

(3) Without prejudice to sub-regulations (1) and (2), the simplified procedures laid down in Schedule IX shall be applicable to the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants fitting the definition of genetically modified plants included in item 1 of Schedule IX.