Hvis et levnedsmiddel eller en levnedsmiddelingrediens, som omfattes af denne forordning, indeholder eller består af genetisk modificerede organismer, skal den i artikel 7 nævnte afgørelse tage hensyn til miljøsikkerhedskravene i direktiv 90/220/EØF for at sikre, at der træffes alle nødvendige foranstaltninger for at undgå, at udsætning af de genetisk modificerede organismer får skadelige følger for sundhed og miljø.
In the case of foods or food ingredients falling within the scope of this Regulation containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms, the decision referred to in Article 7 shall respect the environmental safety requirements laid down by Directive 90/220/EEC to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to prevent the adverse effects on human health and the environment which might arise from the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms.