Topic Biotechnology

Invasive Species
Biological risks

Changes to regulation on invasive alien plants

Invasive alien species can cause ecological, economic and health damage. For this reason, the Release Ordinance (RO) has been revised. These changes will apply from 1 September 2024.

Managing biological risks in contained systems

02.12.2021 – These enforcement aid on the roles, tasks and competencies of biosafety and/or biosecu-rity officers have been drawn up to assist companies in their activities involving ge-netically modified, pathogenic or alien organisms, i.e. in preventing the improper use of organisms.

Enforcement aid (PDF, 379 kB, 02.12.2021)

At a glance

Nagoya Ordinance

Explanations of the use of genetic resources as well as FAQs and notification forms.

GMO monitoring

Nationwide monitoring of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the environment.

Experimental releases of GMOs

Completed and ongoing experimental releases of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Notification procedure for a contained use

Notifications and authorisation applications for activities with pathogens, genetically modified or alien organisms under the Containment Ordinance (ContainO).