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ABS & Biocultural Rights GovernanceABS Compliance & Monitoring Bodies

Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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UK enforcement body appointed by Defra to enforce Nagoya Protocol ABS compliance regulations for users of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.

ABS & Biocultural Rights Governance Snapshot

ABS Compliance & Monitoring Bodies

Organization Type

ABS Checkpoint / Monitoring Authority

Jurisdiction

National

Coverage

1 country

Last Verified

Apr 15, 2026

Function Areas

Compliance Checkpoint MonitoringDisclosure / Due Diligence Monitoring

Compliance Mechanisms

Checkpoint Disclosure Requirement

Governance Notes

UK guidance names OPSS as enforcing authority on behalf of Defra and includes ABS inspection/intervention reporting.

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Psychedelic-Adjacent Focus

Framework Status

Active

Framework / Program

UK Nagoya Protocol ABS enforcement and due diligence framework

Primary Policy Link

Source Evidence

GOV.UK - Regulations: Nagoya Protocol on ABS

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/abs

OPSS Delivery Report 2024-2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/opss-delivery-report-2024-2025/opss-delivery-report-2024-2025

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