3.4.2

Principle 3: Fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of biodiversity

Criteria Guidance Evidence & Scoring Importance & Applicability
Criteria 3.4: Criteria 3.4: Use of raw material complies with legal requirements on access and benefit sharing (ABS)


3.4.2

If ABS legal requirements apply, measures are taken to ensure necessary permits and agreements are in place, prior to undertaking further activities.
  • if internal or external assessments find applicable laws or regulations on ABS, the OaS has gathered information on steps required for compliance
  • the OaS is in contact with competent authorities on ABS to define steps required for compliance
  • steps towards compliance are taken in a timely and appropriate manner
  • no new activities are undertaken in non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations on ABS
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    DOCUMENTATION


  • documentation of exchanges with competent authorities and other stakeholders
  • documentation on permits required and steps necessary to secure them
  • ABS permit applications or draft ABS agreements
  • ABS permits or agreements signed and in force

    INTERVIEWS

    with OaS:


  • information gathered and people contacted on compliance with ABS rules
  • status of ABS permit applications or negotiation of ABS agreements
    • Scoring guidance

    0 - ABS legal requirements apply to activities, but no information or measures in place for compliance
    1 - ABS legal requirements apply, information gathered on compliance, but no measures taken to date
    2 - ABS legal requirements apply, and timely steps have been taken to comply (e.g. permit application)
    3 - ABS legal requirements apply and required permits and agreements have been secured

    N/A - No ABS laws or regulations in force in the country OR requirements in ABS laws and regulations do not apply to activities

    Score 2 to be reached by third year

    		 Importance
    Critical stepwise


    Applicability
  • Cultivation & wild collection
  • OaS
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