The CEI carries out control activities in the field of dealing with genetically modified organisms based on Section 31 of Act No. 78/2004 Coll. as amended. It checks how natural and legal persons comply with the provisions of legal regulations and the conditions set by the decisions of the Ministry, which relate to the handling of genetic organisms and genetic products.
The Inspectorate cooperates with other control bodies of the state administration. From these control bodies, the Inspectorate accepts initiatives to administrative proceedings for the imposition of a fine. Furthermore, according to Section 34 of the Act, the Inspectorate can impose corrective measures and impose fines. Provisions of Sections 35 and 35a of the Act determines the fines and their amount for natural and legal persons that the Inspectorate may impose. Fines can be imposed up to CZK 5,000,000, depending on the severity of the violation of the law.
Register of GMO users in the Czech Republic:
Register of users of genetically modified organisms - Ministry of the Environment (mzp.cz)
Summary list of permitted GMOs: