Theme 3: Possible gaps - objective of the Protocol, types of LMOs, segregation and traceability, thresholds

Guiding questions

• Do existing standards contribute to achieving the objective of the Protocol?
• Are all types of LMOs covered by the Protocol addressed by relevant existing standards?
• How can the segregation and traceability of LMOs that are subject to transboundary movement be ensured? Seeing as many LMO shipments are authorized for several uses, how can we determine which portions of the shipment are for human consumption, animal consumption or planting?
• Does the phrase “may contain” in paragraph 2(a) of Article 18 of the Protocol make it necessary to establish a threshold for the presence of LMOs in a shipment? According to which criteria would such a threshold be established? How will the issues concerning increased costs and increased trade barriers be handled?