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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) [PDF, 644 KB] E E. coli K12 as part of biol. safety measure (2021)…

For applicants Do you have any questions about formalities or the safety assessment of your planned genetic engineering work? Your responsible state authority will be happy to help you! Here (not accessible) [PDF, 357 KB] you will find the authority responsible for…

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 Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity ( BMLEH ) (Section 15 of the ZKBS…

Vectors Statements on vectors 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, 392 KB] Adenovirus from Primates_gene transfer with (updated 2025) (not accessible) [PDF, 899 KB] R…

Animals Statements on animals 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 AquAdvantage Salmon (2011) (not accessible) [PDF, 116 KB] R Recombinant DNA into animals (1994) (not accessible) [PDF, 32 KB] Further statements by the ZKBS General subjects Animals…

Focus Topics Some topics dealing with biosafety that the ZKBS dealt with are of great interest for the general public as well and are therefore presented here in more detail by the secretariat to the ZKBS. Focus Topics Do-It-Yourself Biology Show more…

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 interest group. The members of the ZKBS and their deputies are…

DIYbio - Do it yourself-Biology DIYbio Kits Available on the Internet - Genetic Engineering for Home Use? Which statutory regulations have to be observed in do-it-yourself biology? Does genetic engineering work of DIY biologists endanger public safety? DIYbio Kits…