Parties to the Biosafety Protocol can access more examples of positive experiences with biotechnology though CropLife International’s “Database of the Benefits and Safety of Biotechnology” - now linked to the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH)*.

CropLife International’s new, practical tool provides access to quality, peer-reviewed studies that highlight the positive impacts of agricultural biotech products and technologies, and can easily be searched in terms of crops, traits, countries, regions, and/or beneficial impact area (agronomic, environmental, safety and health, developing countries or co-existence). There is also a collection of "overview documents," which contains papers that cover most types of benefits.

An abstract or summary is available for each paper, along with summaries and "Did you know?" key facts.  The database also features a keyword search function.

"Policymakers and regulators need evidence supporting the benefits of using crops derived from biotechnology - an essential consideration when formulating policies or implementing regulatory systems,” said Christian Verschueren, Director General, CropLife International.  “The database is directly relevant for the BCH, as it provides rapid access to scientifically-credible research to support decisions.”

Access to the database is also available through CropLife International's website www.croplife.org/biotechdatabase.