# The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 1992, Paragraph 2: Characteristics of the modified organism


The following matters shall be investigated and assessed in relation to an organism in relation to which a risk assessment under regulation 7 is carried out—
(a) the description of the modification, including the technique used or proposed to be used to introduce a vector or insert into the organism;
(b) the nature and source of the vector introduced into the organism;
(c) the function of the genetic modification and/or of the new nucleic acid;
(d) the structure and amount of any vector or donor nucleic acid remaining in the final construction of the modified organism;
(e) the stability of the genetic traits introduced into the organism;
(f) the frequency of mobilisation of inserted vector or genetic transfer capability;
(g) the rate and level of expression of the new genetic material in the organism, and the method and sensitivity of measurement of that rate and level;
(h) the activity of the expressed protein.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3217/schedule/3/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-contained-use-regulations-1992/schedule-3/paragraph-2
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