riskNET: Risk assessment of biological agents and plants

Guidance for people completing or approving biological agent and plant risk assessments covering both genetically modified and wild-type work activities.

There is a specialist risk assessment process for any work with or storage of GM, Hazard Group 2 and Hazard Group 3 organisms.

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How to complete a specialist risk assessment for biological agents

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Last updated: Thursday, December 1, 2022

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Further information

> Preparation and Approval of Risk Assessments for Work with Biological Agents and Plants Standard (download)

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