SCHEDULE 2 E+W INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO RELEASE OR MARKET GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS OTHER THAN GENETICALLY MODIFIED HIGHER PLANTS

Part IV E+W INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Interactions with the environment E+W

57.  The predicted habitat of the genetically modified organisms. E+W

58.  The studies on the behaviour and characteristics of the organisms and their ecological impact carried out in simulated natural environments, such as microcosms, growth rooms and greenhouses. E+W

59.  The capability of post-release transfer of genetic material— E+W

(a) from the genetically modified organisms into organisms in affected ecosystems,

(b) from indigenous organisms to the genetically modified organisms.

60.  The likelihood of post-release selection leading to the expression of unexpected and/or undesirable traits in the genetically modified organisms. E+W

61.  The measures employed to ensure and to verify genetic stability, the description of genetic traits which may prevent or minimise dispersal of genetic material, and methods to verify genetic stability. E+W

62.  The routes of biological dispersal, known or potential modes of interaction with the disseminating agent, including inhalation, ingestion, surface contact and burrowing. E+W

63.  The description of ecosystems to which the genetically modified organisms could be disseminated. E+W

64.  The potential for excessive population increase of the genetically modified organisms in the environment. E+W

65.  The competitive advantage of the organisms in relation to the unmodified recipient or parental organism or organisms. E+W

66.  The identification and description of the target organisms if applicable. E+W

67.  The anticipated mechanism and result of interaction between the released organisms and the target organisms, if applicable. E+W

68.  The identification and description of non-target organisms which may be adversely affected by the release of the genetically modified organisms, and the anticipated mechanisms of any identified adverse interaction. E+W

69.  The likelihood of post release shifts in biological interactions or in the host range. E+W

70.  The known or predicted interactions with non-target organisms in the environment, including competitors, preys, hosts, symbionts, predators, parasites and pathogens. E+W

71.  The known or predicted involvement of the organisms in biogeochemical processes. E+W

72.  Any other potential interactions of the organisms with the environment. E+W