Directive 2001/18/EC: Article 9

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Article 9

Consultation of and information to the public

1. Member States shall, without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 7 and 25, consult the public and, where appropriate, groups on the proposed deliberate release. In doing so, Member States shall lay down arrangements for this consultation, including a reasonable time-period, in order to give the public or groups the opportunity to express an opinion.

2. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 25:

- Member States shall make available to the public information on all Part B releases of GMOs in their territory;

- the Commission shall make available to the public the information contained in the system of exchange of information pursuant to Article 11.

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