Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001

Part IISteps to be included when carrying out an assessment for the purposes of regulation 7

3.  An assessment carried out for the purposes of regulation 7 shall include—

(a)identification of the harmful properties of the recipient and, where appropriate, the donor organism;

(b)identification of any harmful properties associated with the vector or inserted material, including any alteration in the existing properties of the recipient;

(c)identification of the provisional level of risk associated with the genetically modified organisms;

(d)selection of containment and other protective measures on the basis of—

(i)the provisional level of risk, and

(ii)the characteristics of the activity involving genetic modification;

(e)adjustment of the level of risk in the light of the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (d); and

(f)review and reconsideration of the containment and other protective measures in the light of the steps required by sub-paragraphs (a) to (e).