# Directive 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 3

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The first stage in the assessment process should be to identify the harmful properties of the recipient and, where appropriate, the donor micro-organism, and any harmful properties associated with the vector or inserted material, including any alteration in the recipient’s existing properties.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/41/annex/III/division/B/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-41/annex-III/division-B/division-3
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