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How to obtain a license for working with GMO/GMMs in Ireland
Environmental Protection Agency Regulations for GMM/GMOs
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the authority in Ireland that implements Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms (GMM) and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Regulations. The EPA is responsible for the licensing of GMM/GMO activity.
Any person/organisation are legally obliged to submit a notification to the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with the requirements of the Contained Use legislation, seeking the Agency’s consent before commencing work with GMOs.
| GMMs | Step-by-Step Guide: Genetically Modified Micro-organisms (GMM) Notification |
| Step I | Fill in 'Part A' form with User, Premises and Class of contained use information. |
| Step II | Fill in Risk Assessment Form. << |
| Step III | Fill in 'Part B' form if you have assigned a Class 2, 3 or 4 to your GMM contained use. |
| Step IV | Email the UCC Genetic Engineering Group (GEG) these completed forms: (1) Form 'Part A', (2) Risk Assessment and (3) Form 'Part B' (applicable for Class 2 or higher) Please email the University Biological Safety Advisor (biosafety@ucc.ie) the forms for review by Group. |
| Step V | The GEG will review your application. Please remember that the EPA do not accept applications that have not been first approved by the UCC Genetic Engineering Group. |
| Step VI | Approved GMM applications should to be sent to the EPA (licensing@epa.ie) and please carbon copy the Genetic Engineering Group (biosafety@ucc.ie) in this email. For a valid notification to the EPA, the fees need to be paid. Please see next step for more details. |
| Step VII | Payment of fees: Please complete the UCC_EPA_payment_form for payments from a research grant. Details of fee amount can be found on the FAQs[Q2,-Q4]. |
| Step VIII | EPA will give a notification of decision for first time use of a premises within 45 days (Class 1 & 2) and 90 days (Class 3 & 4) of receipt of application. Important Notice: GMM Register EntryPlease note that the register entry email that you receive from the EPA is not your consent for contained use. You must wait for a consent document before your can begin your research. A register entry is like opening a file for your application and it needs to be consented by EPA before your research begins.
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GMOsAnimalsPlants |
Step-by-Step Guide: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Plant & Animals) Notification |
| Step I | Fill in Form Part Iwith User, Premises and nature of contained use.
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| Step II | Contained use: GMM (microorganisms)( Additional Guidelines and Examples)
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| Step III | Email UCC Genetic Engineering Group (GEG): (1) Form I on User/Premises and (2) Form II - Risk Assessment Please email the Biosafety Advisor (biosafety@ucc.ie) the forms for review by the GEG. |
| Step IV | The GEG will review your application. |
| Step V | The GEG will inform you when you GMO applications is approved. Please email your GMO application to the EPA (licensing@epa.ie), copying the Biosafety Advisor (biosafety@ucc.ie) in the email. Please remember that the EPA do not accept applications that have not been first approved by the UCC Genetic Engineering Group. |
| Step VI | EPA will give a notification of decision within 45 days of receipt of application. Subsequent contained uses (for example: use of new strains of GM mice) are by means of a risk assessment with the Annual Report to the EPA. Important Notice: GMO Agreement Letter
Consent conditions are
not issued for work with GM animals/plants, only a
Letter of Agreement. The letter should be held as a record of consent. It will have guidelines for use of animals in animal houses (or plants in growth cabinets) attached to it.
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