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Changes to the Gene Technology Regulations

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) have introduced new regulations and guidelines for working with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

The new regulations are effective from 1 September 2011 and further information about it can be found here.

There are significant changes in the regulations.  The major change being that all applications now carry a time limit of five (5) years, after which the researcher must submit a new application for the work.  This timelimit will also be applied retrospectively to all dealings processed prior to September 2011.  For information on this you can contact the Research Compliance Officer on the details below.  There is also the introduction of the new PC3-NLRD category for work with Risk Group 3 organisms. 

General information on OGTR Regulations can be found on the OGTR Website.

If you have any questions about this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the Research Compliance Officer on
990 24951or gene.technology@monash.edu