What does the EC Genetic Engineering Implementation Act actually regulate?

The term "EG-Gentechnik-Durchführungsgesetz" (EGGenTDurchfG) is already cumbersome. However, the full text reads: "Law for the implementation of the regulations of the European Community or the European Union in the field of genetic engineering and on the labeling of foodstuffs produced without the use of genetic engineering techniques." However, this doesn't clarify what the regulation actually is.

• In the front section, Sections 1 to 3 of the EGGenTDurchfG, the rules governing responsibilities (BVL, BMEL and the involvement of other federal authorities) are laid down.
• Sections 3a and 3b EGGenTDurchfG deal with the Requirements for the labeling of foods produced without the use of genetic engineering techniques . This essentially refers to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 or Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003. Reference is made to Regulation EC No. 834/2007 for foods produced using a genetically modified organism (GMO), and to Regulation EC No. 834/2007 for processing aids.
• Furthermore, monitoring, the involvement of customs authorities, an authorization to issue legal regulations, as well as criminal and fine provisions are regulated in the event of violations of the labelling regulations.

Largely unknown to the public the appendix to Section 3, Paragraph 4, Sentence 2 of the EGGenTDurchfG ( Environmental Protection Act). This regulates how long certain animals may be fed genetically modified feed before food is produced. For example, cattle used for meat production may not have been fed genetically modified feed for at least the last 12 months, which may surprise some consumers.

Conclusion: The EC-GenTDurchfG actually contains nothing for the laboratory sector.