Genetically modified agricultural products or aids to production67 may only be produced, reared, imported, released or put into circulation if the requirements of this Act and in particular those of legislation on gene technology, environmental protection, animal protection and foodstuffs are met.
Regardless of any further provision, in particular in legislation on gene technology, environmental protection and animal protection, the Federal Council may provide for mandatory permits or other measures for the production and sale of such goods or aids to production.