Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification (Contained Use), (SACGM(CU))
Formerly Advisory Commitee on Genetic Modification (ACGM)
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetically Modified Organisms
(Contained Use) - SACGM (CU) - provides technical and scientific advice to
the UK Competent Authorities (UK CAs) on all aspects of the human and
environmental risks of the contained use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
In particular:
- to advise on the technical issues on individual activities notified
under the Genetically
Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000;
- To provide advice on risk assessments for contained use activities
involving GMOs; and
- To develop and update guidance on all aspects of contained use of GMOs
including the Compendium of Guidance.
Contact: The secretary SACGM (CU), Health and Safety Executive, Hazardous
Installations Directorate, Specialised Industries Division, Biological
Agents Unit, 1.2 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 7HS
Members' biographical information and interests
