GMOs

Specific legislation applies to activities involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the GMO legislation and regulations (RGGO2013). Based on this legislation and regulations, it is mandatory to appoint a BSO. The Executive Board of Maastricht University (UM) and the Board of Directors of the Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC) have mandated the BSO to implement the GMO legislation and monitor compliance. 

The BSO offers support to researchers working with GMOs. The aim is to create safe working conditions for employees and the environment when working with GMOs by:

• Verifying and submitting notifications/permits to the licensing authority
• Instructing, educating, and advising on GMO experiments and the transport of GMOs
• Identifying unsafe activities or activities conflicting with GMO legislation
• Inspecting classified laboratories
• Advising on (re)construction of classified laboratories

• Deployment in the event of incidents or calamities.

   

See below, for procedures, work instructions, and forms resulting from the GMO legislation.