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Biological Resources & Access / Benefit-Sharing

Specialist-led coordination for businesses whose activities may trigger biodiversity, biological-resource access or benefit-sharing requirements.

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Overview

Some businesses working with biological resources, traditional knowledge or related research may need to assess specific access, disclosure or benefit-sharing requirements. Premark can help collect project details, sourcing records and contractual information and coordinate specialist legal review to identify whether a regulatory process is relevant. This page should be published only if Premark has an experienced specialist partner in the area.

In scope

What this covers

  • Project and resource information
  • Sourcing and supplier records
  • Research, commercialisation and access questions
  • Benefit-sharing and contract coordination
  • Specialist review and regulatory liaison

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When should biological-resource compliance be assessed?
Assess it early when sourcing, researching, developing or commercialising products involving biological resources or associated knowledge.

Important information

Premark Group provides business-facing legal and compliance support and works with empanelled legal and compliance professionals. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and no specific legal, regulatory or court outcome is guaranteed. Photographs are illustrative and do not depict Premark clients, advisers or actual proceedings.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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Tell us about your biological resources & access / benefit-sharing requirement and we will suggest the right next step within the agreed scope.

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