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…
AI: de novo-generated genes and proteins ZKBS Commentary on the Challenges Posed by Nucleic Acid Sequences and Proteins Generated De Novo Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Evaluation of Genetic Engineering Work The Central Commission on Biological Safety…
Commentary on the Use of AI in Genetic Engineering In the field of Synthetic Biology, the ZKBS has now issued a commentary on the challenges posed by de novo -generated nucleic acid sequences and proteins using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the evaluation of…
ZKBS comments Commentary of the ZKBS on current topics Commentary on the Use of AI in Genetic Engineering In the field of synthetic biology, the ZKBS has now issued a commentary on the challenges posed by de novo-generated nucleic acid sequences and proteins using in…
Genome Editing - Impact of European Court of Justice (ECJ) Judgment on Plant Breeding Update Click here for the December 2018 feature topic New Genetic Engineering Law Adopted On June 17, 2026, the European Parliament—the last institution of the European Union to do…
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 engineering work. The shortening is to be achieved in that the…
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, 392 KB] Adenovirus from Primates_gene transfer with (updated 2025) (not accessible) [PDF, 899 KB]…
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…
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 processing emphasis. Synthetic Biology Overview The ZKBS has the…
Bacteria and Archaea Statements on Bacteria and Archaea 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 ARSOlux test system (2012) (not accessible) [PDF, 66 KB] B Bacteria and Archaeaa_virus of (2026) [PDF, 272 KB] B. subtilis 168_suitability as biosafety…
