It is important that the case-by-case approach be utilised because there are specific biological and ecological factors that interact with the LMO at each likely potential receiving environment and with each potential use of the LMO.

The information required for each of these elements in a risk assessment may vary in nature and level of detail from case to case. The following sections provide examples of information that may be relevant for the characterization of each element above. These sections include several of the “points to consider” as indicated in paragraph 9 of Annex III of the Protocol.