3. Biohazard prevention
In France, Law No. 92-654 of July 13, 1992 requires prior ministerial authorization for any manipulation of GMOs. This authorization, known as agrément, is issued following a specific procedure depending on the nature of the request and the classification of the GMO. It is accompanied by containment measures to prevent any accidental release of the GMO.
3.1 Research & Development
In the context of research, development or teaching projects, the construction or...
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References
Regulations
General provisions
Directive 98/81/EC of the Council of the European Communities of October 26, 1998 amending Directive 90/219/EEC of April 23, 1990 on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.
Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 on the guidance notes concerning the risk assessment referred to in Annex III to Directive 90/219/EEC on the contained use of genetically...
Organizations
American Biological Safety Association (American type culture collection): http://www.absa.org
Institut Pasteur collection: http://www.pasteur.fr/externe
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/home-page/
National Institutes of Health: http://www.nih.gov/
Genetic Engineering Commission: http://www.recherche.gouv.fr/commis/genetique/default.htm...
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