4 activities of GMO laboratories in Vietnam

15:54, 05/01/2013

On November 20, 2012, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam issued the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN providing detailed guidance on conditions and procedures for accreditation of genetically modified organisms laboratories.

According to Article 5 of the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, activities of GMO laboratories (genetically modified organisms) are specified as follows:

- Research into creation of GMOs, genetic specimens and GMOs’ products that are potential to serve the development of economy and society:

+ Research into creation of genetic specimens;

+ Research into creation of GMOs by using genetic technique;

+ Research into biological characteristics of GMOs;

+ Research into techniques of culture, cultivation, care, harvest, preservation and processing;

+ Research into creation of the biomass and produce GMOs’ products;

+ Research into the potential use of GMOs and their products.

- Risk analysis:

+ Risks;

+ Measures for risk management and biosafety related to GMOs and their products.

- Research and service of analysis:

+ To discover GMOs and their products;

+ To analyze and inspect conformity with quality standards and safety of GMOs and their products with regard to health of human, domestic animals, environment and biodiversity.

- To exchange GMOs and their products with domestic and foreign organizations in accordance with regulations of Law.

View more details at the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, effective from January 04, 2013.

Le Vy

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