GSP convention compliance database on Philippines: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2000)

Last update: 01.03.2026

Information about the convention

Issue area (among the four areas covered by the GSP Regulation):
Environmental Protection
Main topics covered by the convention:
Ensure the safe handling of living modified organisms (LMOs) to protect biological diversity
Monitoring body:
Conference of the Parties (COP) / UN
Reporting cycle:
National Reports (NR) every 4 years
More details:
Convention

Convention compliance of country

Accession / ratification:
2006
Compliance with reporting obligations:
5th NR submitted 02 Feb 2026 (due in July 2024)
Link to latest reports under the convention:

EU Monitoring

EU Monitoring Reports for Philippines:
Last Monitoring Mission:
The latest GSP+ monitoring mission to the Philippines took place in March 2025.
More information:
Country page on Philippines