Contained use: GMO (Plants/Animals)
Guidelines for GMOs in the lab
What are GMOs?
“Genetically modified organism” means an 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 Organisms (GMOs) can comprise GM plants, GM animals (also known as transgenic plants or transgenic animals) and are inclusive of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms (GMMs).
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs - Plants & Animals) Forms
For contained use of a Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Plant & Animals) under S.I. No. 73 of 2001 the following items are required:
1. A cover letter including information on user, premises and GMO are required under legislation.
Form - Part I <<< Cover letter can be downloaded from here.
2. A risk assessment must be carried out following regulatory guidelines
Form - Part II <<< Risk Assessment form can be downloaded from here.
Risk Assessment examples and forms can also be found on the Risk Assessments section of this website.
For a step-by-step guide please go to the 'How to register? ' tab.