- the circumstances of the accident,

- the identity and quantitites of the genetically modified micro-organisms released,

- any information necessary to assess the effects of the accident on the health of the general population and the environment,

- the emergency measures taken.

2. Where information is given under paragraph 1, the Member States shall be required to:

- ensure that any emergency, medium and long-term measures necessary are taken, and immediately alert any Member State which could be affected by the accident;

- collect, where possible, the information necessary for a full analysis of the accident and, where appropriate, make recommendations to avoid similar accidents in the future and to limit the effects thereof.