# The Genetically Modified Organisms(Contained Use) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 2


In paragraph 1, “potentially harmful effects” includes—
(a) disease to humans including allergenic or toxic effects;
(b) disease to animals or plants;
(c) adverse effects resulting from the inability to treat disease or offer an effective prophylaxis;
(d) adverse effects resulting from establishment or dissemination of the genetically modified micro-organisms in the environment;
(e) adverse effects resulting from the natural transfer of genetic material to or from other organisms;
(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2831/schedule/3/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organismscontained-use-regulations-2000/schedule-3/paragraph-2
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