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# 91996E1961

**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1961/96 by Peter TRUSCOTT to the Commission. Legislation on the implantation of human genes into animals** 
  
*Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0031*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1961/96 by Peter Truscott (PSE) to the Commission (16 July 1996)

Subject: Legislation on the implantation of human genes into animals

Can the Commission list any legislation in place to control the sale of animals that have been implanted with human genes for the purposes of medical research?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (16 September 1996)

There is no specific legislation in place to control the sale of animals that have been implanted with human genes for the purposes of medical research.

Council Directive 90/220/EEC ((OJ L 117 of 8 May 1990, p. 15. )) on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms contains provisions for the marketing of products containing or consisting of GMOs which are intended for release into the environment. The animals to which the honourable MEP refers, are restricted to contained use but are not covered by Directive 90/219/EEC ((OJ L 117 of 8 May 1990, p. 1. )) on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms since this Directive applies only to micro-organisms.

All animals used for experimental purposes including those used for the purposes of medical research are covered by the Directive 86/609/EEC ((OJ L 358 of 18 December 1986, p. 1. )) on the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes.

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