The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Frequently Asked Questions

All Questions


The Secretariat has prepared these questions and answers to assist public understanding of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. It is not intended to provide legal interpretation of the Protocol. Please refer to the original text of the Protocol for any further information.

a. Biosafety and Biotechnology
(Questions 1-7)

b. The Biosafety Protocol and its Implementation
(Questions 8-28)

c. Becoming a Party to the Protocol
(Questions 29-35)

28. Where can I get a copy of the text of the Protocol?

The original of the Protocol, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, has been deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The text of the Protocol is available on this site in all the 6 official UN languages and through the Protocol home page.