International:


Convention on the Prohibition of the development, production and stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin weapons, and on their Destruction

Objectives:
To prohibit the development of biological weapons and eliminate them, as a step towards general disarmament for the sake of all mankind.

Summary of Provisions:

• Under any circumstances, never to develop, produce, stockpile, acquire or retain biological agents, weapons, equipment or toxins in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes.
  
• Never to misuse means of delivery, designed to use such agents for hostile purposes or in armed conflict.
  
• To destroy any existing stockpiles and means of delivery, taking precautions to protect populations and the environment.
  
• United Nations Security Council to be reported of complaints regarding breaches of obligations under the Convention.
  
• To continue negotiations for the effective prohibition of chemical weapons.

Date of Adoption:
10.4.1972 (London, Moscow, Washington, D.C.)

Date of entry into force:
26.3.1975

Arab Participants:
Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen