DA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 7

: The main purpose is to provide guidelines for conducting risk assessment for applications using an approved transformation event pursuant to Section 3 of AO 8 (series of 2002).
: A 'grantee' is any applicant who intends to use an approved transformation event granted to another natural or juridical person.
: The applicant must comply with specific requirements including notifying the BPI of their intent, certifying that the TE is the same duly approved event, submitting certifications from NCBP if applicable, and presenting other documents the BPI may require for biosafety evaluation.
: The certification from the NCBP confirms that any field trials conducted during the transition period have satisfactorily complied with NCBP guidelines, which is crucial for biosafety evaluation.
: The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is directed to implement these guidelines.
: It pertains to Section 3 of AO 8 (series of 2002).
: The BPI may require other pertinent documents necessary for a satisfactory biosafety evaluation.
: It took effect immediately on May 15, 2003.
: Yes, it repeals or amends all other issuances inconsistent with it.
: Luis P. Lorenzo, Secretary, signed and adopted the memorandum circular.