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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

Eine Ackerfläche mit unterschiedlichen Parzellen.

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Deliberate release

Here you will find information on the procedure, application and authorisation of a deliberate release of GMOs.

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Placing on the market

Here you will find information on the procedure, application and authorisation of the placing on the market of GMOs.

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Transport of genetically modified organisms

Basic requirements for the transport of GMOs and their import and export are explained here in more detail.

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Genetically modified organisms after authorisation

After completing the authorisation procedure for placing on the market, GMOs are subject to specific regulations, which are explained here (e.g. labelling or entry into the GMO location register).