Genetically modified organisms GMOs: deliberate release into the environment (repeal. Directive 90/220/EEC)

The European Commission adopted Decision 2002/623/EC establishing guidance notes supplementing Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC. These guidance notes include the objectives, the elements, general principles and methodology of the environmental risk assessment referred to above. �