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Photo: BMLFUWSuccess for GM-free production in Austria
The intensive efforts taken to prevent the lifting of the cultivation ban have paid: Austria has won through in Brussels on 2 March 2009. "The fight has proved successful; I have been able to convince a sufficient number of colleagues to vote for Austria’s GM-free cultivation. > more about: Success for GM-free production in Austria
28.09.2009, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Photo: BMLFUWCoexistence Report
Coexistence means that the farmer can choose between conventional or organic cultivation and the cultivation of genetically modified crops. It is also the precondition for the consumer’s freedom of choice. The Commission is convinced that consumers and producers should have a true choice to decide to which type of agricultural products they give preference. > more + downloads about: Coexistence Report
15.10.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Photo: BMLFUW / KernAustrian Charter for the Non-Use of Genetic Engineering
The Genetic Engineering Charter is an initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW). It stands for the non-use of GMOs in the food sector.
> more about: Austrian Charter for the Non-Use of Genetic Engineering20.02.2006, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Photo: BMLFUW/KernAustrian GMO initiatives at EU level
> more about: Austrian GMO initiatives at EU level
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
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Photo: BMLFUW/UBA/GrögerNational GMO initiatives of the Ministry of Life
> more about: National GMO initiatives of the Ministry of Life
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
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Photo: BMLFUWGenetic engineering activities of the Federal Provinces
A key focus of the Austrian strategy against the use of GMOs in agriculture is the Genetic Engineering Precautionary Measures Act. > more about: Genetic engineering activities of the Federal Provinces
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
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Photo: BMLFUW/KernGenetic engineering rules and regulations at federal and EU level
As part of a common genetic engineering strategy, the Austrian federal and provincial governments have agreed to a coordinated procedure. > more about: Genetic engineering rules and regulations at federal and EU level
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
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Photo: BMLFUWNational Strategy regarding Co-existence
Recommendations for national measures
The EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework for GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and the legal provisions on their implementation in Austria provide also for GMO cultivation. > more + downloads about: National Strategy regarding Co-existence28.02.2006, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit