Ask an Expert: United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations

Amanda Gálvez, Professor at UNAM, the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Dear Olivier:
Are there any statistics available on the quantity of GMOs and GMMOs that are transported according to the Model Recommendations?

Dear Amanda,
It is possible that some countries collect statistics in this respect, but personally I have never seen them. All those which are infectious, when carried internationally, are certainly carried in accordance with the Model Regulations, but those which are not infectious or toxic are not subject to the Model Regulations if they are authorized for use in the countries concerned by the transport. So I am afraid I cannot answer your question.
Best regards
Olivier