This section of the Frequently Asked Questions addresses issues related to the obligations as formulated in the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC).

• What does the BTWC prohibit?
• Which types of activity fall under the scope of the BTWC?
• My country does not possess biological weapons and does not engage in activities prohibited under the BTWC. Why should I adopt national implementation measures?
• Can my country benefit from adopting legislative measures to implement the BTWC?
• Does my ratification or accession law suffice to implement the BTWC?
• What is the ‘general purpose criterion’?
• What is the meaning of ‘peaceful purposes’?
• What are ‘preventive’ measures, as indicated in Article IV of the BTWC?

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