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About LMO

What is Living Modified Organism (LMO)?

Any living organism that possesses a novel combination of genetic material
obtained through modern biotechnology. The term was first introduced in the Cartagena Protocol on
Biosafety, which emphasizes the reproduction or breeding ability of living organisms.

  • Purpose

    Background and Purpose

    A variety of LMO have been developed and used with advances in biotechnology, and international efforts have
    been made to prevent related risks to human health and the environment, As a result,
    the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) was adopted in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
    held in Montreal, Canada, in January 2000, which took effect in September 2003 across the world.

  • Purpose

    Background and Purpose

    A variety of LMO have been developed and used with advances in biotechnology, and international efforts have
    been made to prevent related risks to human health and the environment, As a result,
    the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) was adopted in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
    held in Montreal, Canada, in January 2000, which took effect in September 2003 across the world.

  • Purpose

    Background and Purpose

    A variety of LMO have been developed and used with advances in biotechnology, and international efforts have
    been made to prevent related risks to human health and the environment, As a result,
    the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) was adopted in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
    held in Montreal, Canada, in January 2000, which took effect in September 2003 across the world.