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Genetic engineering
Check carefully, approve safely.
The release of genetically modified organisms (GMO) for scientific trials needs to be approved by the BVL. If GMO are to be cultivated commercially, the BVL will provide a statement in the Community approval process of the EU. Furthermore, the BVL manages the international information exchange on GMO in the Biosafety Clearing House for Germany. The BVL hosts the secretary of the Central Committee on Biological Safety (ZKBS). The ZKBS advises the Federal Government and the Federal States in safety-relevant questions on genetic engineering.
Many topics, one goal
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Who does what?
Authorisation and monitoring of GMO is managed in cooperation of offices on European, national and Länder level.
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Responsibilities in specific areas
The BVL has many tasks in the area of genetic engineering.
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Responsibilities for biosafety institiutions
The BVL is responsible for the Administrative Office of the Central Advisory Commission for the Biological Safety and tasks within the scope of the Cartagena Protocol.