The asu biosafety manual should not be considered the only reference for health and safety concerns. Reducing the environmental risks of modern biotechnology 2000 it is a 2 page brochure which discusses the evolution in biotechnology and the need for biosafety measures to ensure the genetic modified organisms gmos or the living modified organisms lmos follow a national biosafety legislation to address. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Vm 716 principles of shelter veterinary medicine spring 20 credits. The cartagena protocol on biosafety biosafety protocol or protocol, 1 adopted in january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity cbd, 2 could soon become one of the first binding multilateral international agreements dealing specifically and exclusively with some of the challenges.
For bibliographic and reference purpose this publication should be referred to as. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. The cartagena protocol on biosafety was adopted by 150 countries in january 2000 to regulate the transboundary movement of genetically modified organisms that might pose a risk to the environment. Simon brown daud hassan application of the precautionary. Footnote 5 it is a guidance document for canadian facilities where human and terrestrial animal pathogens are handled, that updates the guidelines originally published as part ii of the. After several years of negotiations, the protocol, known as the cpb to the cbd, was finalized and addressed the transboundary movement of the products of modern biotechnology and ensured that these products would be as safe as possible. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity. The protocol was adopted in montreal on january 2000 cartagena protocol on biosafety, 2000.
A biosafety protocol meeting was hosted in montreal, canada january 24, 2000 to january 28, 2000. It basically is taking as many drops of activated mms protocol every hour as a one can take without becoming any sicker, or feeling worse, or developing diarrhea. Compared to the fiasco of 1999, in 2000, there was a somewhat successful treaty to regulate the international transport and release of genetically modified organisms to protect natural biological diversity the treaty allows the labeling of products that have been developed from biotech organisms. Global industry coalition 2000, biosafety protocol. This is reflected in the fact that article 193 of the cbd specifically m andated the parties to consider the need for a protocol on biosafety. This is the third, revised edition of the booklet biosafety in the laboratory. The cartagena protoco l on biosafety 2000 from the date of adoption of the convention on biological diversity cbd in 1992, the apparent need for a protocol on biosafety was recognised internationally. The cartagena protocol on biosafety is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health.
Twenty years ago, on 29 january 2000, parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd. It was named in honor of cartagena, colombia, where negotiations were expected to conclude in february 1999. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity. Vm 6 228 clinical studies lappin 7 37 parvo virus in shelters newbury 8 314 uri janezsko. Canadian biosafety handbook, second edition canada. The biosafety manual outlines appropriate practices, university policies, and regulatory requirements for working safely with biohazardous materials. The asu biosafety manual provides a compilation of suggested work practices, protocols and systems to work safely at asu. It was adopted on 29 january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the convention on biological diversity and entered into force on 11 september 2003. It is intended that the principal investigator and supervisory personnel will. The protocol established a biosafety clearinghouse bch, in order to facilitate the exchange of scientific, technical, environmental and legal information on, and experience with, living modified organisms.
A major step forward to sustain development of biotechnology, c4267. The biosafety protocol is an international agreement reached in montreal, january 2000 aimed at regulating the transboundary movement of living modified organisms lmos, or living gmos. Cartagena protocol on biosafety cartagena protocol on biosafety protoang 112000 3. The protocol derives much of its significance from the fact that it provides the first lineaments of a legal regime addressing some environmental and human impacts of genetic. If you are having difficulties with the electronic form, please contact the ibc chair.
Chapter 26 lim li lin cartagena protocol on biosafety. On january 29, 2000, the parties to the convention on biological diversity. The cartagena protocol 2000, the transnational movement of living modified organisms, and wto law 1 kidngarm kongtrakul li 2 abstract the cartagena protocol is a binding instrument which relates to other international instruments such as wto agreements in terms of. After several years of negotiations, an international agreement, known as the nagoya kuala lumpur supplementary protocol on liability and redress to the cartagena protocol on biosafety, was finalized and adopted in nagoya, japan, on 15 october 2010 at the fifth meeting of the conference of the parties serving as the meeting of the parties to. It is recognized that use of potentially pathogenic microorganisms, other biological materials, and organisms containing recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules is. The volume provides a serious contribution to the current legal and political academic debates on biosafety by discussing key issues under the cartagena protocol on biosafety that affect the further design of national and international law on biosafety, and analyzing progress in the development of domestic regulatory regimes for biosafety. In accordance with precautionary approach the objective of cpb is to contribute to ensuring adequate level of protection in the field of the safe transfer, handling and use. Relative priority of the cartagena protocol and wto trade agreements. Only a few alterations have been made, especially in the text concerning decontamination and inactivation. Information specific to bsl 1 and bsl 2 will follow. Ibc faqs office of research support and compliance.
Dec 11, 2012 the cartagena protoco l on biosafety 2000 from the date of adoption of the convention on biological diversity cbd in 1992, the apparent need for a protocol on biosafety was recognised internationally. There is a need for greater public participation in decisionmaking on the approval of gmo permits and the monitoring stage procedure, specific civil liability provisions for damage as well as regulation of the coexistence of genetically modified gm. While it is generally recognised that biotechnology has potential benefits for the protection of the environment and for improving human health, by the same token questions have been raised. The provisions specified in this biosafety manual are applicable to all persons working in laboratories including faculty, students, staff, contractors and visitors. All submissions must be electronic and in pdf file format unless preapproved by the ibc chair. The provisions specified in this biosafety manual are applicable to all persons working in laboratories including. The protocol deals with safe transfer, handling and use of lmos such as genetically engineered plants, animals, and microbes that can cross international borders. An analysis of results an iisd briefing note1 introduction when, on january 29, 2000, negotiators from over countries checked out of their montreal hotel rooms carrying agreed final text of an international agreement on biosafety, nobody was more surprised than the environmental community.
A biosafety risk assessment allows a laboratory to determine the relative level of risks its different activities pose and helps guide risk mitigation decisions so they are targeted to the most important risk. Pi but is shared with the institutional biosafety committee ibc, biosafety professionals, laboratory staff and other stakeholders which may include lab animal veterinarians and caretakers, farm staff, operations staff, occupational health practitioners, etc. The biosafety protocol is a multilateral environmental agreement, with the following stated objective. The origin of the cartagena protocol dates back to the. That protocol, the cartagena protocol on biosafety, was adopted in january 2000. Laboratory biosafety and biosecurity risk assessment. Whenever you change the work described in your rdna andor biosafety protocol, you need to update the protocols to reflect the changes. Protocol on biosafety to the convention on biodiversity was adopted on 29 january 2000 and it came into force on 11 september 2003. The biosafety protocol allows countries to block importation of genetically modified crops, altered seeds, microbes and animals the countries consider as a threat to the environment.
Once you click open or ok in the file selection window, the file will be uploaded. When, on january 29, 2000, negotiators from over countries checked out of their montreal. The cartagena protocol 2000, the transnational movement of living modified organisms, and wto law 1 kidngarm kongtrakul li 2 abstract the cartagena protocol is a binding instrument which relates to other international instruments such as wto agreements in terms of lmos transboundary movement control. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity 2000. Cartagena protocol on biosafety cartagena protocol on biosafety protoang 11 2000 3.
Guidelines for safe work practices in human and animal. The cartagena protocol on biosafety biosafety clearinghouse. Biosafety, in medicine and health care settings, specifically refers to proper handling of organs or tissues from biological origin, or genetic therapy products, viruses with respect to the environment, to ensure the safety of health care workers, researchers, lab staff, patients, and the general public. The national biosafety framework project was funded by the united nations environment programme and the global environment facility unepgef to enable the solomon islands government meet its obligations under the biosafety protocol to. Cartagena protocol iccp met three times to move forward the work of the. I will use the terms biosafety protocol and the protocol interchangeably throughout this article to refer to the cartagena protocol on biosafety. The very existence of the protocol is a landmark achievement given the hard line taken in the. Protocol amendments are required with any change in host, vector or modified gene expression, any change in biohazardous materials, agents, or toxins used, and any change in procedures, location of your work, or to update irb, iacuc, or ibc protocol numbers. Biosafety in industrial biotechnology download ebook pdf. The cartagena protocol 2000, the transnational movement of. The adequacy of the mauritian biosafety framework journal. The canadian biosafety handbook cbh, 2 nd edition, 2016 is intended as a companion document to the canadian biosafety standard cbs, 2 nd edition, 2015. Click on choose file at the top of the file upload window see figure 2 and select the saved copy of the pdf form from your computer.
Bruninga susan 2000 industry applauds biosafety protocol that. There is a need for greater public participation in decisionmaking on the approval of gmo permits and the monitoring stage procedure, specific civil liability provisions for damage as well as regulation of the coexistence of genetically modified gm and nongm crops in the mauritian biosafety framework. Biosafety protocol stevens institute of technology. Click download or read online button to get biosafety in industrial biotechnology book now. For a comprehensive overview of the core requirements that must be followed in all laboratories at isu, please see the laboratory safety manual. The cartagena protocol is a protocol of the convention on biological diversity. Pdf file quarterly capacity development newsletter. A biosafety risk assessment should consider every activity and procedure in a laboratory that involves infectious disease agents. Institutional biosafety manual, version 102016 page 6 of 53. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another. Ppt cartagena protocol on biosafety powerpoint presentation.
Whenever you change the work described in your rdna andor biosafety protocol, you need to update the protocol s to reflect the changes. Protocol submission protocols must be submitted by the principal investigator pi. The national biosafety framework for the solomon islands has come a long way in the making. In this booklet you will find all the information that was already present in the earlier editions. For examp le, biosafety staff ma y develop protocol s to evaluate the cap acity of products, such as flow cytometers and blood analyzers, to produce aerosols. The cartagena protocol on biosafety of the convention on biological diversity deals with one of the most important and challenging issues thrown up by developments in biotechnology. Biological safety program biological safety safety. Legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol on biosafety.