Regulation 14 Notification of accidents

(1)

Where an accident occurs, the person undertaking the activity involving genetically modified organisms shall forthwith notify the Executive of it and shall provide the following information—

(a)

the circumstances of the accident;

(b)

the identity and quantity of genetically modified organisms released;

(c)

any information necessary to assess the effects of the accident on the health of the general population and on the environment; and

(d)

the emergency measures taken.

(2)

Where the Executive receives a notification in pursuance of paragraph (1), the Executive shall—

(a)

ensure that any emergency, medium and long term measures are taken;

(b)

immediately inform any other member State that could be affected by the accident;

(c)

collect, where possible, the information necessary for a full analysis of the accident and, where appropriate, make recommendations to avoid similar accidents in the future and to limit their effects; and

(d)

send to the European Commission the information provided for under paragraph (1), together with an analysis of the accident and details of any recommendations made to avoid similar accidents in the future and to limit their effects.