UN GMO rules come into force
Series: UNEP Convention on Biological Diversity Press Release ; 9 September 2003 (3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: UN rules regulating the transboundary movement of genetically modified organisms to protect human health and the environment from their potential risks have entered into force. The Cartagena biosafety protocol was agreed in 2000. The EU and seven of its members are among the 57 states that have ratified it. The Convention is urging more countries to ratify in time for the first conference of the parties in February 2004. View protocol at http://www.biodiv.org/biosafety/default.aspx. http://www.biodiv.org/doc/press/presskits/bs/pr-01-en.pdf| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3935-08 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123652-1001 |
UN rules regulating the transboundary movement of genetically modified organisms to protect human health and the environment from their potential risks have entered into force. The Cartagena biosafety protocol was agreed in 2000. The EU and seven of its members are among the 57 states that have ratified it. The Convention is urging more countries to ratify in time for the first conference of the parties in February 2004. View protocol at http://www.biodiv.org/biosafety/default.aspx. http://www.biodiv.org/doc/press/presskits/bs/pr-01-en.pdf