Genetically modified organisms
Council Directive 90/220/EEC of 23 April 1990 (OJ No L 117 of 8.5.1990) on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms requires the Commission to establish before the end of April 1991 a list of any similar Community legislation which provides for a specific environmental risk assessment regarding products in this area. A Commission Decision of 21 May 1991 states that, after examination, the Commission has found that there is no such Community legislation in force, and addresses this fact to the Member States; the list will be reexamined periodically and revised as necessary.