Biosafety

This procedure concerns the EU's formal agreement to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. It aims to ensure the safe transfer, handling, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.

The protocol affects countries that are parties to it, setting international rules for LMOs. It aims to protect public health and the environment, particularly in relation to biodiversity and sustainable development.