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Common formats

Standard forms, also known as common formats, are made available on the BCH in MS Word format for download to assist users to gather and organize their records prior to submission.

It is preferable for BCH information to be submitted online through the Management Centre. However, users with limited internet access may complete the MS Word common formats available below and submit them, duly signed, to the Secretariat by one of the following means:

E-mail (recommended): bch@cbd.int
Fax: +1 514 288-6588
Postal mail: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 413 rue Saint-Jacques, suite 800, Montreal, Québec, H2Y 1N9, Canada

Further information about common formats is available in the On line help - Common formats

Core forms

Contact Details Reference

Common format for providing Contact Details for a person or organization, for reference when creating other records. Latest edition: 14 February 2007.

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Organism (Non-modified)

Common format for registering a parental, recipient or donor Organism. Latest edition: 14 February 2007.

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Inserted Gene

Common format for registering an inserted gene. Latest edition: 29 January 2007.

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National Contacts

National Focal Point

Common format for registering a National Focal Point (Article 17, Article 19, Biosafety Clearing-House Focal Point). Latest edition: 31 January 2007.

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Competent National Authority

Common format for registering a Competent National Authorities (Article 19). Latest edition: 31 January 2007.

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National Database or Website

Common format for registering a National Database or Website (nb: records will also automatically be included in the Biosafety Information Resource Centre). Latest edition: 22 February 2007.

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Laws and Regulations

National Law, Regulation or Guideline

Common format for registering any existing Laws, Regulations and Guidelines for implementation of the Protocol, as well as information required by the Parties for the advance informed agreement procedure (Article 20.3a). Latest edition: 5 February 2007.

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Bilateral, Regional or International Agreement or Arrangement

Common format for registering any Bilateral, Regional and International Agreements and Arrangements (Article 20.3b). Latest edition: 5 February 2007.

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Decisions and Declarations

Decision on LMO under Advance Informed Agreement

Common format for registering a Decision on an LMO under the Advance Informed Agreement procedure, for intentional introduction into the environment (Article 20.3 d, e). Latest edition: 1 February 2007.

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Decision on LMO FFP under Article 11

Common format for registering a Decision on an LMO under the procedure for LMOs intended for direct use as food, for feed, or for processing under Article 11 of the Protocol (Article 20.3d). Latest edition: 1 February 2007.

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Other Decision, Declaration or Notification

Common format for registering any Other Decision, Declaration or Notification with the Biosafety Clearing-House relevant to the implementation of the Protocol (Article 20.2). Latest edition: 1 February 2007.

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Risk Assessments

Risk Assessment

Common format for registering a summary of a Risk Assessment or environmental review of an LMO (Article 20.3 c). Latest edition: 17 January 2007.

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Modified Organisms

LMO – Unique Identification

Common Format for registering a Living Modified Organism, including its Unique Identifier Code. Latest edition: 14 February 2007.

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Capacity-Building Activities

Capacity-Building Needs and Priorities

Common format for registering Country Needs and Priorities, categorised in accordance with the Action Plan for Building Capacities for Effective Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

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Capacity-Building Opportunity

Common format for registering a Capacity-Building Opportunity with the Capacity-Building Activities databases. Latest edition: 23 February 2007.

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Capacity-Building Project

Common format for registering a Capacity-Building Project with the Capacity-Building Activities databases. Latest edition: 23 February 2007.

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Academically-Accredited Biosafety Course

Common format for a Biosafety Course for inclusion in the Compendium of Academically-Accredited Biosafety Courses. Latest edition: 29 January 2007.

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Roster of Experts

Biosafety Expert

Common format for registering a Biosafety Expert with the Roster of Experts on Biosafety. Latest edition: 10 February 2007.

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Report on Biosafety Expert Assignment

Common Format for registering a Report on a Biosafety Expert Assignment, including those supported by the Pilot Phase of the Voluntary Fund.

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Information-Sharing and Other Resources

Biosafety Information Resource

Common format for a Biosafety Information Resource for inclusion in the Biosafety Information Resource Centre (BIRC). Latest edition: 29 January 2007.

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Biosafety Organization

Common format for a Biosafety Organization for inclusion in the Directory of Biosafety Organizations. Latest edition: 29 January 2007.

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Socioeconomic Consideration

Common format for submissions on socio-economic considerations to share information on research activities. Latest edition: 29 January 2007.

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