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Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System'
Ukraine issued an addendum on 8 June 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/UKR/343. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 22 May 2025. The comment period closed on 2 May 2026.
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Genetically engineered activities, GMOs, genetically modified products
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Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System'
Ukraine notifies the adoption of Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 685 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System' of 27 May 2026. The Resolution was published on 04 June 2026 and will enter into force simultaneously with the Law of Ukraine No. 3339-IX of 23 August 2023 'On State Regulation of Genetic Engineering Activities and State Control over Placing GMOs and Genetically Modified Products on the Market', i.e. on 16 September 2026.
The draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System' has been developed pursuant to the Law of Ukraine 'On State Regulation of Genetically Engineered Activities and State Control over Placing GMOs and Genetically Modified Products on the Market' with a view of ensuring that genetic engineering operators take all appropriate measures to prevent any adverse effects on human health and the environment that may arise from the use of GMOs in a closed system. Compared to the previous version notified in document G/TBT/N/UKR/343, the revised draft of Criteria specifically introduces definitions of key terms and includes additional provisions regarding the elements of risk assessment for genetic engineering activities in a closed system and the corresponding risk assessment procedures. It also refines the criteria for determining the risk level of activities carried out by the genetic engineering operators and incorporates editorial amendments. The draft Resolution is aimed at establishing a framework for the responsible and controlled use of GMOs in closed systems and ensuring alignment with EU standards.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/UKR/343/Rev.1/Add.1
Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System'
Ukraine notifies the adoption of Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 685 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System' of 27 May 2026. The Resolution was published on 04 June 2026 and will enter into force simultaneously with the Law of Ukraine No. 3339-IX of 23 August 2023 'On State Regulation of Genetic Engineering Activities and State Control over Placing GMOs and Genetically Modified Products on the Market', i.e. on 16 September 2026.
RevisionG/TBT/N/UKR/343/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 2 May 2026
Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System'
The draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System' has been developed pursuant to the Law of Ukraine 'On State Regulation of Genetically Engineered Activities and State Control over Placing GMOs and Genetically Modified Products on the Market' with a view of ensuring that genetic engineering operators take all appropriate measures to prevent any adverse effects on human health and the environment that may arise from the use of GMOs in a closed system. Compared to the previous version notified in document G/TBT/N/UKR/343, the revised draft of Criteria specifically introduces definitions of key terms and includes additional provisions regarding the elements of risk assessment for genetic engineering activities in a closed system and the corresponding risk assessment procedures. It also refines the criteria for determining the risk level of activities carried out by the genetic engineering operators and incorporates editorial amendments. The draft Resolution is aimed at establishing a framework for the responsible and controlled use of GMOs in closed systems and ensuring alignment with EU standards.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/UKR/343
Comment deadline: Closed on 21 July 2025
Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System'
The Criteria for Assessing the Level of Risk in Conducting of Genetic Engineering Activities in a Closed System have been developed pursuant to the provisions of the Law of Ukraine 'On State Regulation of Genetically Engineered Activities and State Control over Placing GMOs and Genetically Modified Products on the Market' with a view to ensuring that the operator of genetic engineering activity takes all appropriate measures to avoid any adverse effects on human health and the environment that may result from the use of genetically modified organisms in a closed system. The Criteria provide for the classification of genetic engineering activities in a closed system into four levels of risk ranging from low to very high. Each level is determined based on the likelihood of harm to human health or the environment, taking into account the characteristics of GMOs, working conditions, and the availability of biosafety systems. This classification aims to strengthen biorisk management and ensure alignment with EU standards.
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