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Biosafety1

GMO Cont use

GMO contained use

An activity involving GMO's where control measures are used to limit contact between the GMOs and humans or the environment

GMO Delib use

GMO deliberate release

An activity in which a GMO’s under a person’s control is deliberately permitted to enter the environment

Human pathogens

Human pathogens

Work with non-GM organisms that are infectious to humans

Biosafety 2

Animal paths

Animal pathogens and products

Any activity (including import) with organism or materials which pose a threat to animal health or the environment

Human tissue

Human tissue, cells, excreta and body fluids

Any activity involving materials of human origin, including those from patients, biobanks and bloodbanks

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Plant health

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Biosafety 3

Invertebrates

Invertebrates

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Toxins

Toxins

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