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