(b) Data and information [Chapter 16, Section A. (b)]

6. (c) Maintenance and development of data banks of information on environmental and health impacts of organisms to facilitate risk assessment; [Chapter 16, Para 6 (c)]

(b) Data and information [Chapter 16, Section B. (b)]

19. Training and technology transfer is needed at the global level, with regions and countries having access to, and participation in exchange of, information and expertise, particularly indigenous or traditional knowledge and related biotechnology. It is essential to create or enhance endogenous capabilities in developing countries to enable them to participate actively in the processes of biotechnology production. The training of personnel could be undertaken at three levels: [Chapter 16, Para 19]

(b) Data and information [Chapter 16, Section C. (b)]

24. Steps should be taken to increase access both to existing information about biotechnology and to facilities based on global databases. [Chapter 16, Para 24]

32. (a) Make the existing safety procedures widely available by collecting the existing information and adapting it to the specific needs of different countries and regions; [Chapter 16, Para 32 (a)]

32. (b) Further develop, as necessary, the existing safety procedures to promote scientific development and categorization in the areas of risk assessment and risk management (information requirements; databases; procedures for assessing risks and conditions of release; establishment of safety conditions; monitoring and inspections, taking account of ongoing national, regional and international initiatives and avoiding duplication wherever possible); [Chapter 16, Para 32 (b)]

32. (c) Compile, update and develop compatible safety procedures into a framework of internationally agreed principles as a basis for guidelines to be applied on safety in biotechnology, including consideration of the need for and feasibility of an international agreement, and promote information exchange as a basis for further development, drawing on the work already undertaken by international or other expert bodies; [Chapter 16, Para 32 (c)]

32. (e) Assist in exchanging information about the procedures required for safe handling and risk management and about the conditions of release of the products of biotechnology, and cooperate in providing immediate assistance in cases of emergencies that may arise in conjunction with the use of biotechnology products. [Chapter 16, Para 32 (e)]

(b) Data and information [Chapter 16, Section D. (b)]

34. (c) Providing direct assistance upon request through the international network, using information networks, databases and information procedures; [Chapter 16, Para 34 (c)]

(b) Data and information [Chapter 16, Section E. (b)]

41. The following activities should be undertaken: facilitation of access to existing information dissemination systems, especially among developing countries; improvement of such access where appropriate; and consideration of the development of a directory of information. [Chapter 16, Para 41]