Workplace Report (January 2005)

Features: Health and safety - HSE monitor

GM consultation

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is consulting on amendments to the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000.

The collection of information on the movement of genetically modified organisms is required by the European Commission, and the HSC is deciding how best to implement this requirement.

The consultation document is available at www.hse.gov.uk/biosafety/gmo/cd201.htm or from HSE Books. Responses must be received by 12 March.


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