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T1 Genetically Modified Organisms: A Guide to Biosafety
A1 United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 
A1 International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 
A2 Dale, Philip J.
A2 Grinsted, John
A2 Hall, Geoffrey
A2 Kinderlerer, Julian
A2 Leopold, Marion
A2 Tzotzos, George T.
K1 Rhizobium
K1 transgenic plant
K1 microbial pesticide
K1 microbiological risk assessment
K1 genetically modified organism
K1 transgenic animal
K1 biosafety
K1 industrial policy
K1 microbiology
K1 micro-organism
K1 risk assessment
K1 biotechnology
K1 Adaptation
K1 Agriculture
K1 Biodiversity
K1  Energy Efficiency
K1 Health
K1 Land
K1 Marine Litter
K1 Natural Resources
K1 Ozone
K1 Persistent Organic Pollutants
K1 Soil
SN 0-85198-972-1
YR 1995
FD 1995
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29315
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29315
NO This guide provides a technical overview of biosafety issues associated with genetically modified organisms and is intended to support researchers and regulators involved in biotechnology. It presents an impartial examination of the scientific, policy, and regulatory considerations relevant to the safe development, containment, and environmental release of modified organisms. The document reviews approaches to biological risk assessment, including the identification of hazards, evaluation of potential environmental and health effects, and the assignment of appropriate containment and monitoring measures. Reference to existing national regulatory frameworks is included to illustrate differing oversight approaches and to assist readers in assessing suitable regulatory responses in specific contexts. The volume also examines institutional and policy factors influencing biosafety governance. Its chapters address key themes such as biological risk assessment and implementation issues, public perception of biotechnology, the assessment and contained use of genetically modified microorganisms, safety considerations for transgenic crop plants, environmental release of modified rhizobia and mycorrhizas, safety aspects of microbial pesticides, biosafety in the contained use and release of transgenic animals and recombinant proteins, and safety considerations in aquatic biotechnology. Together, these sections outline the scientific and regulatory foundations used to evaluate biosafety risks and guide biotechnology oversight.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026