Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism (except human beings) whose hereditary material has been changed by a genetic modification using one of the techniques that are defined by a legal regulation and capable of reproducing or transferring hereditary material.

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety covers the treatment of genetically modified organisms at the international level. Information exchange is assured through the Czech Biosafety Clearing-House, comprising National Contacts, Acts, Regulations and Guidelines, Decisions, Co-existence, Other Resources, Reporting and Relevant Links.