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ACGM compendium of guidance

Title	ACGM compendium of guidance
SubTitle	Guidance from the Health and Safety Commission's Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification.
Author	HSC. Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2000
Length	228 pages
ISBN	0717617637
Price Exc. VAT	£12.50
VAT Rate	0%
Product Type	Hard Copy
Format	Paper
Notes	Health and Safety Guidance supersedes earlier edition.
Abstract	Prepared, in consultation with HSE, by the ACGM which was appointed by HSC as part of its formal advisory structure. The guidance represents what is considered to be good practice by the members of the Committee. It has been agreed by the Commission. Following this guidance is not compulsory and you are free to take other action. But if you do follow this guidance you will normally be doing enough to comply with the law. This publication updates the exisitng Compendium to take account of new legislation; and the completion of the Compendium by addition of new sections not covered in the first tranche. Contents: Risk assessment of contained use activities involving genetic modification-interaction with other legislation; Health and safety legislation; Environmental protection legislation; Risk assessment of genetically modified organisms, genetically modified micro-organisms, genetically modified human and animal viruses and viral vectors, genetically modified plant viruses, genetically modified plants, genetically modified animals.
Keywords	Contained use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs); Micro-organisms; Animal or plant pathogens; Cell culture; Human endoparasite; Biological agents; Carcinogens; Oncogenes; COSHH;