Classes of Dealings with GMOs
There are four classes of dealings with GMOs, based on the level of risk to the community and environment.
- Exempt dealings
- Notifiable Low Risk Dealings (NLRDs)
- Dealings Not involving Intentional Release into the environment (DNIR)
- Dealings involving Intentional Release into the environment (DIRs)
Exempt dealings
LBC approval is required for all exempt dealings. Approval must be obtained prior to commencing the project.
Exempt dealings must be contained within a facility and must not be released into the environment. They do not need to be conducted in an OGTR certified facility.
To determine if the dealing is exempt, check
- Schedule 2 of the Gene Technology Regulations
- OGTR Guidance tables for the classification of contained dealings with the viral vectors
- OGTR Guidance flowchart for the classification of contained dealings with viral vectors
Overview of exempt dealing approval process
Notifiable Low Risk Dealings (NLRDs)
What are NLRDs?LBC approval is required for all NLRDs. Approval must be obtained prior to commencing the project.
NLRDs must be conducted within an OGTR Certified Facility (ie. PC2 NLRDs must be conducted in an OGTR certified PC2 facility).
For NLRDs, transport, storage and disposal of GMOs must be undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs
To determine if the dealing is an NLRD, check
- Schedule 3 of the Gene Technology Regulations
- OGTR Guidance tables for the classification of contained dealings with the viral vectors
- OGTR Guidance flowchart for the classification of contained dealings with viral vectors
Overview of NLRD approval process
Dealings Not involving Intentional Release (DNIR) of a GMO into the environment
The LBC evaluates the proposal and if appropriate, forwards the application to the OGTR for approval and licensing. DNIRs must be licensed by the OGTR.
DNIRs must be conducted in OGTR Certified Facility as specified in the licence.
For DNIRs, transport, storage and disposal of GMOs must be undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs and must comply with any specific licence requirements.
To determine if the dealing is a DNIR, check
- Schedule 3 of the Gene Technology Regulations
- OGTR Guidance tables for the classification of contained dealings with the viral vectors
- OGTR Guidance flowchart for the classification of contained dealings with viral vectors
Overview of DNIR approval process
Dealings involving Intentional Release into the environment (DIRs)
The LBC evaluates the proposal and if appropriate, forwards the application to the OGTR. DIRs must be licensed by the OGTR.
There are currently no DIRs at Deakin. If your research is likely to involve the release of GMOs into the environment, please inform the Biosafety & Biosecurity Team
