The European Commission has decided to propose a Regulation on the cross-border movements of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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The aim of the Regulation is to establish safeguards at international level relating to the transfer, handling and use of GMOs. The Commission believes that these measures are essential for protection of biodiversity at international level, with special focus on developing countries.


The proposal will implement into EU legislation the provisions of the United Nations’ Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The EU played a leading role in the conclusion of this Protocol and it said today that rapid ratification would provide an important political signal that its commitment to the Protocol remains strong.


In parallel, the Commission is preparing a Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Biosafety Protocol, which aims at ensuring the ratification of the Protocol by the EU.


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