Legal provisions of COM(2007)586 - Provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize (Zea mays L. line MON810) pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC (Only the German text is authentic)

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dossier COM(2007)586 - Provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize (Zea mays L. line MON810) pursuant to ...
document COM(2007)586 EN
date May  7, 2008

Contents

Article 1

The measures taken by Austria to prohibit the import and the processing into food and feed products of the Zea mays L. line MON810, authorised for placing on the market by Decision 98/294/EC are not justified under Article 23 of Directive 2001/18/EC.

Article 2

Austria shall take the necessary steps to terminate the prohibition of import and processing into food and feed products of Zea mays L. line MON810 at the latest 20 days after its notification.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.