Containment Facilities Requirements
- NLRD 1.1 (as classified by the Gene Technology Regulations 2001) must be conducted in a facility that is certified to at least PC1 level by the OGTR
Important Information:
- NLRDs have a 5 year time limit and expire the day 5 years after the date of assessment by the GTRC
- You need to apply for, and obtain, a new assessment of your dealing as a NLRD from the GTRC to undertake the dealing after the time limit has expired
Resources:
- List of NLRD 1.1 (Part 1.1 of Schedule 3 of the Gene Technology Regulations 2001)
- Exempt host/vector systems (Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Gene Technology Regulations 2001)
NLRD 1.1:
- Have a low level of of inherent risk but this can be easily reduced or managed
- Must not involve intentional release of the GMO into the environment
- Must be approved by the GTRC prior to commencement of work
- Must be conducted in accordance with the OGTR's Guidelines for Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs
Examples of NLRD 1.1
- Use of a genetically modified mouse where no selective advantage has been conferred as a result of the modification
- Use of a replication defective viral vector derived from Human adenovirus or Adeno associated virus provided that the donor nucleic acid meets certain criteria (as defined in the List of NLRDs)
Application process
- For application instructions and forms please see the Applications page.