GSP Monitoring Database on Sri Lanka: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2000)

Covered area: ensures the safe handling of living modified organisms (LMOs) to protect biological diversity

Last Monitoring Mission

The last GSP+ monitoring mission to Sri Lanka took place from 27 September to 6 October 2021.

Monitoring Priorities for current monitoring period

the moratorium on the death penalty; the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA); adoption and implementation of legislation against domestic violence; combating sexual exploitation of children; prevention of torture; and anti-discrimination legislation

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Latest reports
Covered area

ensures the safe handling of living modified organisms (LMOs) to protect biological diversity

Reporting obligations

3rd NR submitted 01 Dec 2015, 4th report due since 1 Oct 2019, interim national report due

GSP Status

GSP+

Granted

Sri Lanka benefited from the GSP+ between 2005-2010 and was granted GSP+ preferences again in May 2017.

Convention

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2000)

Issue area

Environmental Protection

Monitoring body

Conference of the Parties (COP) / UN

Reporting cycle

every four years

Accession / Ratification

2004