Advanced Informed Agreement (see “What is Advanced Informed Agreement?”)* A Biosafety Clearing House (see “What is the Biosafety Clearing-House?
* Risk assessments. Governments will decide whether or not to accept imports of LMOs on the basis of risk assessments. These assessments are to be undertaken in a scientific manner based on recognized risk assessment techniques. However, in case of insufficient relevant scientific information and knowledge, a country may decide to apply the precautionary approach and refuse the import of the LMO into its territory. The Protocol also recognizes the right of importing countries to take into account socio-economic considerations such as the value of biological diversity to its indigenous and local communities in reaching a decision on import of GMOs.* Capacity building. Risk assessments, the AIA procedure, and the Clearing House will only be effective if governments are fully equipped to use them.
Related Questions
- Advanced Informed Agreement (see "What is Advanced Informed Agreement?")* A Biosafety Clearing House (see "What is the Biosafety Clearing-House?
- What is the difference between the Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) and the Clearing House Mechanism (CHM) of the CBD?
- What are the Purchase and Sale Agreement, Escrow Agreement, and Automated Clearing House Agreement?
