Housing Development Agency Act, 2008
R 385
Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)RegulationsGenetically Modified Organisms Regulations, 20107. Risk management |
| (1) | With due consideration of Regulation 4 and specifically the science-based risk assessment, every application shall include measures to manage the potential risks identified for a proposed activity. |
| (2) | The Council shall, when taking a decision to approve an application, determine the appropriateness of the mechanisms, measures and strategies proposed by the applicant to manage or control identified risks during the activity and impose further mechanisms where appropriate. |
| (3) | Risk management mechanisms, measures and strategies referred to in sub-regulation (2) may include, but is not limited, to the following— |
| (a) | containment and confinement of genetically modified organisms, |
| (b) | movement of genetically modified organisms, |
| (c) | storage and inventory of genetically modified organisms, |
| (d) | disposal of residual or excess genetically modified organisms, |
| (e) | harvest and/or disposal of genetically modified organisms after completion of the activity, |
| (f) | cleaning of any equipment used during the activity; |
| (g) | monitoring for compliance to permit conditions, |
| (h) | restriction of unlawful access to genetically modified organisms, and |
| (i) | management and maintenance of records and reports. |
| (4) | All information relating to sub-regulation (3) or any other related information shall be made available to the Council, Registrar, or an inspector within the period specified by the Registrar. |
