Regulation on the method of operation of scientific committees in the field of management of genetically modified organisms.

This Regulation sets out the official criteria for classification of work with genetically modified organisms in closed systems in related security classes, and provides for containment and other security measures for each security class.
The above mentioned classification principle and approach is based on the level of risk posed by GMOs to human health and the environment.
Annexes are also part of this publication. Annex 1: Laboratory containment measures for GMOs; Annex 2: Containment measures for working with GMOs in a growth chamber or greenhouse; Annex 3: Containment measures for handling GMOs in the animal handling unit; Annex 4: Containment measures for working with GMOs in a purpose-equipped space (bioreactor production plant).