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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
Placing on the market of GMO
“Placing on the market” means making available to third parties of products that contain GMO or are produced from GMO.
Deliberate release
“Deliberate release” means the limited release of GMO into the environment for experimental purposes.