These Guidelines specify clarity on regulation of genome editing processes and their derived products. The Guidelines apply to genome edited plants, animals and microorganisms under research, environmental release or placing in the market, import, export and transit, in order to provide guidance to users including applicants and reviewers on how genome edited organisms or products are regulated under the Biosafety Act, 2009. The Guidelines covers the following matters: exemptions; modern biotechnology technologies; genome editing techniques; considerations for regulation of genome edited plants, animals and microorganisms; handling of confidential information; monitoring; offences and penalties.
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