Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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Treaty Code:

M2000/01

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

Common Name:

Responsible Department:

Environment

Administering Department:

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

This Protocol aims to ensure an adequate level of protection in the field of safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health, and specifically focusing on transboundary movements.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Signature Date:

24/05/2000

Adherence Date:

24/02/2005

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

29/01/2000

Place Concluded:

Montreal

Entry Into Force Date:

11/09/2003

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

25/05/2005

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

NZTS Number:

NZTS 2005, No. 4.

UNTS Number:

2226 UNTS 208

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