5 rules for genetically modified organism laboratories in Vietnam

15:50, 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.

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According to Article 4 of the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, rules for genetically modified organism laboratories (GMO laboratories) are specified as follows:

- GMOs research is only allowed in GMO laboratories at the appropriate biosafety level (04 levels).

- A GMO laboratory is only allowed to conduct GMO research in accordance with its Certificate issued together with the Decision on Accreditation of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

- If the GMO laboratory wishes to conduct GMO research beyond the approved scope, this GMO laboratory or its supervisory authority shall apply for adjustment to its Certificate.

- Research of GMO laboratories shall facilitate the supervision of authorities that approve of the mission of GMO research and other competent authorities.

- GMO laboratories and organizations owning accredited GMO laboratories shall be legally responsible for biosafety when conducting GMO research.

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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