Guidelines for Biosafety Risk Assessment by BPI

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DA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 7: Guidelines for Biosafety Risk Assessment by BPI

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Title Supreme Court: Guidelines for Biosafety Risk Assessment by BPI

Law: Da Memorandum Circular No. 7

Decision Date: May 15, 2003

The Bureau of Plant Industry mandates that applicants using an approved transformation event must submit intent notices, certifications of compliance, and relevant documentation for biosafety evaluations to ensure adherence to established guidelines.

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Requirement of Notice for Use of Approved Transformation Event

Any applicant ("grantee") intending to use an approved TE must notify the BPI
The notice must express intent to use a TE previously granted a permit for activities under AO 8

Certification of Identity of the Transformation Event

The applicant must provide a certification confirming that the TE intended to be used is exactly the same transformation event duly approved by the BPI

Compliance With Field Trial Requirements

If the applicant conducted field trials approved by the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP) during the transition period, a certification from the NCBP must be submitted
The certification must confirm satisfactory compliance with NCBP guidelines during such field trials

Submission of Other Pertinent Documents

The applicant must submit additional documents as may be required by the BPI for a comprehensive biosafety evaluation

Legal Effect and Enforcement

The Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance
It repeals or amends any previous issuances inconsistent with its provisions
Signed and adopted by the Secretary, underscoring its official and binding status

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