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Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity
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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