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  "text": "In paragraph 1, “potentially harmful effects” includes—\n(a) disease to humans including allergenic or toxic effects;\n(b) disease to animals or plants;\n(c) adverse effects resulting from the inability to treat disease or offer an effective prophylaxis;\n(d) adverse effects resulting from establishment or dissemination of the genetically modified micro-organisms in the environment;\n(e) adverse effects resulting from the natural transfer of genetic material to or from other organisms;\n(f) adverse effects resulting from the likely interaction of the genetically modified micro-organism with other organisms at the premises where the activity involving genetic modification is to be conducted.",
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