Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997
R 385
Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)RegulationsGenetically Modified Organisms Regulations, 201010. Notification of an accident |
| (1) | In the event of an accident involving genetically modified organisms, it shall be the responsibility of the user concerned to ensure that the registrar is notified immediately both verbally and in writing of such accident and the registrar is at the same time, or as soon as possible thereafter, supplied with— |
| (a) | available relevant information on the estimated quantities, identity and relevant characteristics and/or traits of the genetically modified organism, |
| (b) | Information on the circumstances and the estimated date of the release, |
| (c) | Information on the use of the genetically modified organism within the originating Country, |
| (d) | Any available information about the possible adverse effects on the environment, human and animal health and safety, |
| (e) | Information on emergency measures taken to date and alternative short-term, medium-term and long-term risk management measures in accordance with but not limited to regulation 7(3) that could be taken to avoid or mitigate adverse effects on the environment, human and animal health and safety, |
| (f) | A point of contact for further information, |
| (g) | Any other relevant information |
| (2) | The Council may, taking into consideration the information provided in terms of this regulation, instruct the registrar to appoint a panel to enquire into and report on the causes of such accident. |
(3)
| (a) | The panel referred to in sub-regulation (2) shall consist of a person or persons who, in the opinion of the registrar, has or have expert knowledge and who is or are otherwise suitable to investigate and report on the accident and does not have any interest in the matter, and |
| (b) | If the panel consists of more than one person, the registrar shall designate one of the members as a chairperson of the panel. |
| (4) | The Council shall instruct the registrar in writing to notify and provide any affected or potentially affected State, the Biosafety Clearing House and, where appropriate, any relevant international organisations, of an unintentional transboundary movement that is likely to have an adverse impact on the conservation and the sustainable use of biological diversity or human and animal health and safety in such an affected or potentially affected State, with the information listed in sub-regulation (1). |
