Users of this material are considered to have exercised due diligence regarding the collection of information. You may need to submit a due diligence declaration.
Keep relevant information and documents for at least 20 years, and transfer this information to any subsequent users.
Use and transfer the genetic resources obtained only in accordance with the conditions agreed with the provider country, and carefully document the use you make of them.
Relevant information.
Relevant information includes an internationally recognised certificate of compliance (IRCC), as well as information on the content of the mutually agreed terms relevant for subsequent users. If an IRCC is not available, this constitutes information and relevant documents on:
- the date and place of access to genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources
- the description of the genetic resources or of traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources utilised
- the source from which the genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources were directly obtained, as well as subsequent users of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources
- the presence or absence of rights and obligations relating to access and benefit-sharing including rights and obligations regarding subsequent applications and commercialisation
- access permits, where applicable
- mutually agreed terms, including benefit-sharing arrangements, where applicable
More information can be found on the
ABS Focal Point website.