From 6 to 7 November 2019 the 9th Meeting of the European Advisory Committees on Biosafety (MEACB) in the field of contained use and deliberate release of GMOs took place in Berlin, Germany.

Learn more about the German and international regulations regarding genetic engineering works...

Looking for the appropriate contact person to help you with formalities and risk assessments of your planed genetic engineering works? You will find them here...

Research is always in motion. If a risk classification changed due to new data you can find it here!

What is the equivalent to ZKBS in other European countries?

On the website of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) you will find further information on the BVL databases and other websites on the subject of genetic engineering.

How many genetic engineering works and genetic engineering facilities do exist in Germany?

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Here you can find the events of the ZKBS.