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Genetically modified seeds

1. Definition

Seed from plants in which genetic material has been purposely altered through genetic engineering in a way not naturally occurring.

2. Risk

Dissemination of genetically modified plants in the environment.

3. Biological substances not to be transported

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4. UN name & number

  • Genetically modified organisms
  • UN 3245

Relevant documents:

5. Permits (CH, import, export)

For the import/export of certain plant materials, according to the plant protection ordinance, PPO, a permit is required. Permits and information is available from the Federal Office for Agricultureextern_icon, FOAG, plant protection service, plant protection import / export instruction.

Plants listed on the CITES list of plants need an import/export permit (CITES export permit request form) from the Swiss CITES competent authorityextern_icon.

Relevant documents:

6. Packaging

Packaging shall be constructed and closed to prevent any loss of contents:

  • watertight primary receptacle(s);
  • watertight secondary packaging which is leakproof and
  • an outer packaging with one of the dimensions at least 100mm;
  • when multiple fragile primary receptacles are places in a single secondary packaging, they are either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them;
  • coolants have to be packed around secondary packaging, packaging has to maintain its integrity in the presence of the coolant. 

Note: Genetically modified microorganisms and genetically modified organisms packed and marked in accordance with packing instruction P904 (ADR) and PI959 (IATA/ICAO) are not subject to any other requirement of ADR and IATA/ICAO, respectively.

Relevant documents:

7. Labelling and marking

  • Name and address of consigner and consignee, phone number of responsible person.
  • UN 3245
  • Hazard labels: UN label for class 9, miscellanous
  • Orientation arrows on two opposite sides 
  • If solid carbon dioxide is used: ‘Carbon dioxide, solid’ or ‘dry ice’
  • If liquid nitrogen is used: Hazad label for non-flammable, non-toxic gases

For air transport:

  • Name and address of consigner and consignee, phone number of responsible person.
  • Proper shipping name: genetically modified microorganisms or genetically modified organisms (description of content)
  • UN 3245
  • Net quantity
  • Orientation arrows on two opposite sides 
  • If solid carbon dioxide is used: ‘Carbon dioxide, solid’ or ‘dry ice’, UN 1845, net quantity, class 9 hazard label 
  • If liquid nitrogen is used:
    • Hazard label for non-flammable, non-toxic gass
    • Handling label for cryogenic liquids

Relevant documents:

8. Transport documents

  • Delivery note / (pro forma) invoice for customs
  • Itemized list of contents between secondary packaging and outer packaging, including name of genetically modified (micro-)organisms and trait of genetic modification
  • ‘for contained use’
  • Required permits
  • Transport document (CartO transport form) for the trans-boundary movement of living genetically modified organisms intended for contained use, only, according to the Cartagena ordinance, CartO, CartO explanation.
  • Airway bill for air transport (form provided and filled out by carrier), showing UN 3245, the text "GENETICALLY MODIFIED (MICRO-)ORGANISMS", and the number of packages in the "Nature and Quantity of Goods" box, and/or equivalent documents for the transport by road.

Note: A shipper's declaration for dangerous goods and instructions in writing are not required for UN 3245 if packed in accordance with P904 or PI959, respectively.

Relevant documents:

9. Carriers

Private transport, Swiss Post (national) or carrier

The transport with a private vehicle is possible up to a net quanitity of 333kg provided that the vehicle is equipped with a portable fire extinguisher.




Last updated on: 15.04.2013


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