SCHEDULE 3

PART 1Matters to be taken into account in carrying out an assessment for the purposes of regulation 5

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 contained use is to be conducted.