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The AIA applies to the first transboundary movement of an LMO intended for intentional introduction into the environment.


Application of the Advanced Informed Agreement (AIA) procedure

LMOs subject to AIA provisions
  • LMOs intended for intentional introduction into the environment (Article 7(1)).

LMOs excluded from the Protocol’s AIA provisions
  • LMOs in transit (Article 6(1)).
  • LMOs destined for contained use in the Party of import (Article 6(2)).
  • LMOs intended for direct use as food or feed, or for processing (LMO-FFPs) (Article 7(2)).
  • LMOs identified by the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol as being not likely to have adverse impacts (Article 7(4)).
Source: IUCN (2003).