Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 No. 295

SCHEDULE 3

Part I Matters to be taken into account in carrying out an assessment for the purposes of regulation 6

2.  In paragraph 1, “potentially harmful effects” includes—

(a) disease to humans including allergenic or toxic effects;

(b) disease to animals or plants;

(c) adverse effects resulting from the inability to treat disease or offer an effective prophylaxis;

(d) adverse effects resulting from establishment or dissemination of the genetically modified micro-organisms in the environment;

(e) adverse effects resulting from the natural transfer of genetic material to or from other organisms;

(f) adverse effects resulting from the likely interaction of the genetically modified micro-organism with other organisms at the premises where the activity involving genetic modification is to be conducted.