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1. National Guidelines for Release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into the Environment:

Introduction : The development of techniques in genetic modification, which include recombinant DNA technology, and cellular techniques of introducing DNA into an organism has resulted in tremendous.....more

2. Guidelines for Monitoring and Inspecting GMOs in Kenya.

Introduction : Inspection, Monitoring and Evaluation is a fairly new discipline all over the world. Monitoring is a regular, systematic and consistent assessment of the progress achieved in the implementation of an activity that is aimed at meeting set objectives, to ensure.....more

3. UNEP-GEF Projects on Implementation of National Biosafety Frameworks.

Introduction : A national biosafety framework is a combination of policy, legal, administrative and technical instruments that is set in place to address safety for the environment and human health in the context of applying modern biotechnology. These frameworks often focus.....more

4. Inspection Guidelines for Contained Use (Laboratory Activities) for GMOs in Kenya.

General Information : The following basic information must be provided; Address of the Laboratory / plant, Location of the Laboratory (eg is it one part of a larger building), Compliance with Blue Print, Name of Notifier (institution, society etc) of person (s) responsible.....more

5. Inspection Guidelines for Contained Use (Animal Units) for GMOs in Kenya (Biosafety Level 1-3).

Specifications : Isolation of Animal Unit, Animal facilities separated by lockable doors, Animal facilities designed to facilitate decontamination (water proof and easily washable materials, cages etc), Floor and / or walls easily washable.....more

6. Inspection Guidelines for Contained Use (Glass-houses & Growth-rooms) for GMOs in Kenya (Biosafety Level 1-3).

Specifications : Green house - permanent structure, Internal walls, ceilings and floors shall be resistant
to penetration by liquids and chemicals to facilitate cleaning and decontamination of the area. All penetrations into these structures and surfaces shall be sealed (e.g. cables, pipes).....more

7. Inspection Guidelines for Field Trials of GMOs in Kenya.

Introduction : This document is meant to be a checklist that can be used for inspecting GMO field trials by project supervisors and by inspectors from regulatory agencies. The aim is to harmonise the inspection of a trial in Kenya since, although every permit.....more