Transportation with GMOs must comply with the demands written in:
The European Convention on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and Signature Protocol (In Danish).
Regulation
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency administrates the environmental regulation regarding contained use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in research, production and transportation.
Transportation that requires a permit
In two cases, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency must approve of the transportation prior to the transport:
- If the GMO is considered particularly environmentally hazardous
- If the transport or import does not meet the demands for labelling and packaging
A fee is charged in relation to approvals of transportation of GMOs.
Transportation that is legal without a permit
If the GMO complies with a number of demands in the executive order, it can be legally transported without a permit. The transportation of GMO must always comply with the ADR.
Emergency Plan for Transportation
If there is a potential risk to the surrounding environment concerning the transport of GMOs, the shipper should work out an emergency plan before the transportation begins.