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Gene Technology

Gene Technology Procedures
UNSW has developed the Gene Technology Procedure to ensure a structured system for protecting the health and safety of people and protecting the environment from risks posed by gene technology and dealings with genetically modified organisms.
 
All UNSW research and teaching that involve dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must comply with specific requirements in the UNSW Gene Technology Procedure. Staff and students must consult the procedure for additional information.
 
Dealings must also comply with the University's Risk Management Program  and Biological Safety Procedure.
 
Advice and Assistance
Advice and assistance relating to gene technology procedures and GMO dealings is available from:
  1. OHS Coordinator (Research/Gene Tech), OHS & Workers Compensation, Human Resources [Adam Janssen, ph: 9385 2214, fx: 9385 2365]
  2. UNSW IBC Secretary, c/o OHS & Workers Compensation, Human Resources [the Acting Secretary is Adam Janssen, ph: 9385 2214, fx: 9385 2365]
 
GMO Dealings, Approval and Containment/Transport Requirements
Project Supervisors must obtain the required approval for GMO dealings in writing from UNSW IBC or the OGTR before commencing the project. Containment and transport of GMOs must comply with specific requirements, as indicated in Table 1.
 
Table 1: Relationship between GMO dealing, approval process and containment/transport requirements

Class of Dealing
 
Application Form
Approval Process and Timeframe
Containment Requirement
Transport Requirement
 
 
 
Supervisor
 
Do Not forward to UNSW IBC
 
Depends on risk group of organism
 
 
Reviewed on receipt. Usually within 3 weeks.
 
Must prevent unintentional release of GMO's into the environment
 
 
Reviewed at a quarterly meeting of UNSW IBC.
 
OGTR Guidelines for the Certification of a Physical Containment
 
 
Part 1 = PC1
 
OGTR
 
Reviewed at a quarterly meeting of UNSW IBC.
 
Forwarded to the OGTR for determination, which may take up to 90 working days for DNIR License.
According to the DNIR licence conditions as specified by the OGTR.
 
According to the DNIR licence conditions as specified by the OGTR.

Gene Technology Legislation and Resources
 

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