The use of genetic resources in research is protected
Anyone who uses genetic resources from other countries in their research, such as plants, animals or microorganisms, is required to follow the Nagoya Protocol. It is an international agreement that states that all countries that provide genetic resources and/or traditional knowledge about them should also receive a fair share of the benefits and profits. Within Europe, the agreement is applied through the EU’s Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regulation.
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is the supervisory authority in Sweden
The supervisory authority in Sweden is the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket). They monitor that applicable regulations are complied with, and you have to be able to present any necessary permits and documents to the agency.
Learn more about genetic resources and the Nagoya Protocol (naturvardsverket.se)
Do you have questions about genetic resources?
Contact Umeå University’s biosafety expert:
Biosafety Expert
Do you have a question for the legal officers?
If you have a legal question about agreements, secrecy, personal data and other legal aspects of research, please contact the legal officers at universitetsjurist@umu.se.
