# 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) acting as a human disease vector or reservoir;
(c) adverse effects to humans arising from change in behaviour or in physical nature;
(d) adverse effects arising from the inability to treat human disease or offer effective prophylaxis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2831/schedule/4/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organismscontained-use-regulations-2000/schedule-4/paragraph-2
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