Guidelines for GMO Storage and Disposal
The storage of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is regulated under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act).
Storage and/or disposal of GMOs can be covered by: a GMO licence (eg. DNIR), a notifiable low risk dealing (NLRD), an exempt dealing, or as part of a dealing listed on the GMO register.
Application for Storage and/or Disposal of GMOs as Dealings Not Involving Intentional Releases
A form is available to apply specifically for the storage and disposal of GMOs that are licensable dealings. This application form is for a licence for a Dealing Not involving the Intentional Release (DNIR) of a GMO into the environment. Storage can be authorised as a DNIR either within a certified facility or outside a certified facility in a secure storage unit. A dealing other than storage, transport and disposal, including any Dealing Involving Intentional Release (DIR) of a GMO, will require use of the standard DNIR or DIR application form.Note: The OGTR encourages the use of the RTF file below as the PDF format has been provided for printing purposes only.
Application for licence for storage of GMOs (DNIR-Storage) (RTF 182 KB)
Application for licence for storage of GMOs (DNIR-Storage) (PDF 47 KB)
Any questions regarding the completion of a GMO storage application forms should be directed to the Contained Dealings Evaluation Section of the OGTR via e-mail to ogtr@health.gov.au or by telephone on 1800 181 030.
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Storage and Disposal of Notifiable Low Risk Dealings
The Gene Technology Regulator has issued guidelines for storage of GMOs covered by notifiable low risk dealings (NLRDs). These guidelines provide for storage outside of certified facilities.Guidelines for Storage and Disposal of Notifiable Low Risk Dealings (RTF 239 KB)
Guidelines for Storage and Disposal of Notifiable Low Risk Dealings (PDF 46 KB)
Please note that any movement of GMOs outside a certified facility must also be in accordance with the Regulator's Guidelines for the Transport of GMOs.
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