SCHEDULE 4
PART 2

Steps to be included when carrying out an assessment for the purposes of regulation 6
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An assessment carried out for the purposes of regulation 6 must include—
a
identification of any 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 contained use;
e
adjustment of the level of risk in the light of the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (d);
f
review and reconsideration of the containment and other protective measures in the light of the steps required by sub-paragraphs (a) to (e).