1. Procedure for submission and approval of activities involving Genetically Modified
Animals and Plants
Complete GM Risk Assessment Form
Submit to Administrator for GM and Biological Safety
Considered by Local GM Safety Committee
Project Approved
Local Safety Representative
form to CBS Manager
Amendments required
Revisions Required
Issued by
Administrator for GM and Biological
Safety
Project Approved
by CBS Manager
form to GM Chair
Project Approved with
green form issued by GM Chair
form to the Administrator
Revisions verified
by College GMSO
form to Local Safety Representative
Principal Investigator
addresses amendments
form to College GMSO
Approval issued to
PrincipaI Investigator by
Administrator for
GM and Biological Safety
Notifiable
Non-notifiable
CU2 form completed by
Principal Investigator
Submitted to GMSO
with cheque payable to HSE
(Current costs are given in
Guidance Note 050)
HSE notified
by College GMSO
HSE provides
written consent
(usually within 45 days)
Work can start
Work can start
All GM protocols should be submitted to the Administrator for GM and Biological Safety