S.L. 549.49 чл. 5Exemptions. S.L. 549.60

(1) Without prejudice to regulation 4(1), these regulations shall not apply:

(a) where genetic modification is obtained through the use of the techniques or methods listed in Schedule II, Part A, or

(b) for contained uses involving only types of GMMs meeting the criteria listed in Schedule II, Part B which establish their safety to human health and the environment. These types of GMMs are listed in Schedule II, Part C.

(2) Regulation 4(2), 4(5), 4(6), 4(7) and regulations 6 to 11 shall not apply to the transport of GMMs by road, sea or air.

(3) These regulations shall not apply to the storage, culture, transport, destruction, disposal or use of GMMs which have been placed on the market in accordance with the Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations, or pursuant to other relevant legislation, which provides for a specific environmental risk assessment similar to that laid down in the said regulations, provided that the contained use is in accordance with the conditions, if any, of the consent for placing on the market.