BS-IV/8. Handling, transport, packaging and identification of living modified organisms: paragraphs 2(b) and (c) of Article 18

The Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety,

Recalling its decision BS-III/8,

1. Requests Parties and encourages other Governments and relevant international organizations to continue to implement the requirements under paragraphs 2(b) and 2(c) of Article 18 and associated decisions by the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol;

2. Decides to review this matter at its sixth meeting in light of the review of experience based on the analysis of the second national reports.