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Like its predecessor, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Cartagena Protocol is intended to protect biological diversity. However, the Cartagena Protocol addresses specific risks posed by genetic engineering. The protocol establishes procedures that enable parties to make informed decisions about these risks and affirms rights to refuse imports of particular genetically engineered products based on a precautionary approach, even if there is insufficient scientific data to prove harm. The Biosafety Protocol also sets negotiation deadlines for detailed rules for labelling and tracing imported living modified organisms and assigning liability in cases of harm (see also the part dedicated to the Protocol on the International Organisations section of this website).

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