“Genetically modified micro-organism” means a micro-organism in which the genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination, or by a combination of both (Article 3(1)).

Genetically Modified Micro-organisms (GMMs) are genetically modified bacteria, viruses, animal and plant cells in culture.

Genetically Modified Mirco-organism Forms

For contained use of a Genetically Modified Mirco-organisms (GMMs) under S.I. No 73 of 2001 the following items are required:

1.  A Cover letter including information on user, premises and class of contained use as required under legislation.

Part A (GMMs) <<< Cover letter can be downloaded from here.

2.  A Risk Assessment must be carried out (following regulatory guidelines).

GMM Risk Assessment Form <<< Risk Assessment form can be downloaded from here.

Rist Assessment examples and forms can also be found on in the Risk Assessment section of this website.

3.  For Class 2 and higher a further synopsis is needed. Please fill in following form:

Part B (GMMs)

For a step-by-step guide please go to the ' How to register? ' tab. 

• UCC Class 1 GMM Guidelines‌

Containment measures for contained use of GMM in a Class 1 & 2 Lab

• Containment Measures

The table is adapted from the S.I No.73/2001 GMO Contained use regulations (2001).