# The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014, Regulation 22: Information relating to accidents


If an accident occurs, a person responsible for the contained use must immediately inform the competent authority of the accident and must provide the following information—
(a) the circumstances of the accident;
(b) the identity and quantity of the genetically modified organisms concerned;
(c) any information necessary to assess the effects of the accident on the health of the general population and, in the case of a genetically modified micro-organism, on the environment; and
(d) any measures taken in response to the accident.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1663/regulation/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-contained-use-regulations-2014/regulation-22
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