# The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002, Paragraph 18: Areas of risk


(1) Persistence and invasiveness of the genetically modified higher plants, including plant to plant gene transfer.
(2) Plant to micro-organisms gene transfer.
(3) Interactions of the genetically modified higher plants with target organisms.
(4) Interactions of the genetically modified higher plants with non-target organisms.
(5) Impacts of the specific cultivation, management and harvesting techniques.
(6) Effects on biogeochemical processes.
(7) Effects on human and animal health.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/541/schedule/1/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-deliberate-release-scotland-regulations-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-18
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