Measures concerning adverse events
The purpose of the procedure is to protect health and environment.
- Adverse events with release of GMO must be limited as far as possible to prevent that pollutant GMO material from contained use contaminates area, people or the drainage system.
- Specified measures must be implemented - for example disinfection instructions or other relevant measures according to the risk assessment of the experiment/ procedure.
- Adverse events with contained use of GMOs must immediately be reported in writing according to the current routine at the University.
- The report will immediately be followed-up by people in charge.
The relevant group leader responsible must within the same day report emissions of GMO material to the Norwegian Directorate of Health by email to: postmottak.5050spbh@helsedir.no.
The following information must be given:
- The circumstances of the incident. What happened, and why did it happen?
- The identity and quantity of GMO released.
- Information required to assess the effects of the accident on public health and the environment.
- Protective measures that have been implemented.