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Published on 30 June 2021

Experimental releases

Experimental releases of genetically modified organisms, pathogenic organisms or alien small invertebrates: Legal bases, competence, applications and authorisations.

Anyone who intends to release genetically modified organisms, pathogenic organisms or alien small invertebrates for experimental purposes shall require a licence from the FOEN.

20 April 2023

Experimental releases of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Legal bases, competence, applications and authorisations

31 August 2021

Experimental releases of pathogenic organisms (PO)

Legal bases, competence, applications and authorisations

25 April 2023

Experimental releases of alien small invertebrates

Legal bases, competence, applications and authorisations

26 April 2019

Exceptional licences under Art. 15 para. 2 RO

Exceptional licence for the direct handling of prohibited invasive alien organisms in the environment in accordance with Art. 15 para. 2 and Annex 2 of the ordinance on the handling of organisms in the environment (Release Ordinance, RO)