The ZKBS introduces itself The Central Committee on Biological Safety (ZKBS) is a voluntary expert panel responsible for evaluating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with regard to the potential r
Glossary From A to Z: The glossary explains the technical terms and foreign words that appear on the ZKBS website and in its publications. Glossary of the ZKBS Whilst reading our web pages and our man
Synthetic Biology Synthetic Biology is a dynamic field of research with an application-related focus to which contributions are made from disciplines that have a biological, technical and information
Composition According to § 4 of the GenTG, the ZKBS consists of 20 independent members with one deputy for each. The members are either experts on a specialist field or a competent person of a social
Activity Reports Since the GenTG came into force on July 1, 1990, the ZKBS has been informing the public annually about its activities by means of a report published by the Federal Ministry of Agricul
Links to relevant institutions On the website of the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) you will find further information on the BVL databases and other websites on the subje
Influenza viruses Masters of variation Genetic engineering operations with influenza viruses Risk assessment of genetic engineering operations with influenza viruses Links to position statements of th
Safety measures Statements on safety measures Biological safety measures A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z B B. subtilis 168_suitability as biosafety measure (2022) (not accessible)
Viruses Statements on viruses A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Adeno-associated viruses from primates and derived vectors (updated 2024) [PDF, 392KB] Adenovirus from Primates_gene
Comparability The amendment to the Genetic Engineering Act (GenTG) of December 1993 provides for shorter deadlines for registration and approval procedures for genetic engineering plants and genetic e
