Resources

This page contains links to sources of HSE information and guidance on genetically modified organisms.

Guidance

• The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014 - Guidance on regulations
• The SACGM Compendium of Guidance
• Infections at work publications
• Sealability of Microbiological Containment Level 3 and 4 Facilities

Reports

• Containment of GM plant viruses being developed as gene technology vectors
• Report of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens, Mycobacterium bovis Working Group

Advisory Committees

Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification (ACGM) and Scientific Advisory Comittee on Genetic Modification

Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification

Notes of UK Competent Authority meetings

• Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) UK Competent Authority (UKCA) – Meeting Notes August 2017
• Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) UK Competent Authority (UKCA) – Meeting Notes December 2016
• Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) UK Competent Authority (UKCA) - Meeting notes February 2015
• Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) UK Competent Authority (UKCA) – Meeting Notes December 2015