The Biosafety (Contained Use) Regulations

18. Confidential information

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)An applicant may request that certain information in his application be treated as confidential and shall give reasons for the request.

(2)The Authority shall determine if the information should be kept confidential and shall communicate its decision to the applicant in writing.

(3)The following information shall not be considered confidential—

(a)name and address of the applicant;

(b)the general characteristics of the genetically modified organism;

(c)class of contained use and measures of containment; and

(d)the evaluation of foreseeable effects, in particular any harmful effects on human health and the environment.

(4)The authority shall protect the intellectual property rights of the applicant.

(5)Where an applicant withdraws an application, the Authority shall maintain confidentiality on the information supplied.