The full text of the CPB can be obtained here in various languages.

The titles of the articles and annexes are listed below. Provisions and topics of interest to PRRI are printed in bold and link to brief information-sheets’. These  information sheets contain an introduction to the topic as well as PRRI positions for discussions in Meetings of the Parties (MOPs). These information sheets will be expanded and updated over time.

  • Preamble
  • Article 1   – Objective
  • Article 2   – General Provisions
  • Article 3   – Use of Terms
  • Article 4   – Scope
  • Article 5   – Pharmaceuticals
  • Article 6   – Transit and Contained Use
  • Article 7   – Application of the Advance Informed Agreement Procedure
  • Article 8   – Notification
  • Article 9   – Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notification
  • Article 10 – Decision Procedure
  • Article 11 – Procedure for LMOs Intended for Direct Use as Food or Feed, Or For Processing
  • Article 12 – Review of Decisions
  • Article 13 – Simplified Procedure
  • Article 14 – Bilateral, Regional and Multilateral Agreements and Arrangements
  • Article 15 – Risk Assessment
  • Article 16 – Risk Management
  • Article 17 – Unintentional Transboundary Movements and Emergency Measures
  • Article 18 – Handling, Transport, Packaging and Identification
  • Article 19 – Competent National Authorities and National Focal Points
  • Article 20 – Information Sharing and the Biosafety Clearing-House
  • Article 21 – Confidential Information
  • Article 22 – Capacity-Building
  • Article 23 – Public Awareness and Participation
  • Article 24 – Non-Parties
  • Article 25 – Illegal Transboundary Movements
  • Article 26 – Socio-Economic Considerations
  • Article 27 – Liability and Redress
  • Annex I     – Information required in notifications under articles 8, 10 and 13
  • Annex II   – Information required concerning living modified organisms intended for
    direct use as food or feed, or for processing under article 11
  • Annex III  – Risk Assessment