# The Genetic Manipulation Regulations 1989, Schedule 1: HAZARD GROUPS FOR ORGANISMS


GROUP 1
An organism that is most unlikely to cause human disease.
GROUP 2
An organism that may cause human disease and which might be a hazard to laboratory workers but it is unlikely to spread in the community. Laboratory exposure rarely produces infection and effective prophylaxis or effective treatment is usually available.
GROUP 3
An organism that may cause severe human disease and present a serious hazard to laboratory workers. It may present a risk of spread in the community but there is usually effective prophylaxis or treatment available.
GROUP 4
An organism that causes severe human disease and is a serious hazard to laboratory workers. It may present a high risk of spread in the community and there is usually no effective prophylaxis or treatment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1810/schedule/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetic-manipulation-regulations-1989/schedule-1
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