CYWHS – GMO RECORD OF TRANSPORT FORMPage 1 of 2
This form should be usedby CYWHS Personnel involved in the use of GMOs to enable them to retain adequate records in relation to the transportation of GMOs.
NB: If necessary, you may modify this form to include other information relevant to your departmental requirements.
OGTR record-keeping for GMO transportation
Transportation of GMO must comply with the regulations of OGTR and accurate record keeping must be maintained.
“This clause provides that persons must keep certain records in relation to their dealings, and provide the records to the Regulator upon request. The persons required to keep records, and the records they are required to keep, are as follows:”
(a) A person importing the GMO must keep records of the quantity of the GMO
imported, the date of importation, and the date of on-supply.
(b) A person transporting the GMO must keep records of the quantity of the GMO
transported, the dates of transportation and on-supply, the vehicle or other means of
transport used, and the manner of storage during transportation.
(c) A person possessing the GMO for the purposes of importation or transportation must
keep records of the quantity of the GMO stored, the dates of storage, and the manner
of storage.
(d) A person supplying the GMO for the purposes of importation or transportation must
keep records of quantity of the GMO supplied, the date of supply and the name,
address and telephone number of the person to whom the GMO is supplied.
(Gene Technology Act 2000, modified 2007)
Further information on the Guidelines for Transport of GMOs may be obtained from the OGTR website
Version 1 – April 2009
CYWHS – GMO RECORD OF TRANSPORT FORMPage 1 of 2
Please note: When sending GMOs it is implicit that the receiver holds the appropriate approval within their Institution for handling these organisms.
Name of person sending the GMO: ...... Date sent: ......
Transport details (eg courier, car etc): ......
Storage during transportation (eg esky, ice etc): ......
Sender’s address and Fax number / Sender’s IBC or OGTR Reference No / Facility Certification Number / 24 hour Emergency contact no. / Name of GMO / Volume / Condition/ Comments / SignatureReceiver to complete the section below and fax this form to the Sender once the shipment has arrived
Name of person receiving the GMO: ...... Date received: ......
Receiver’s address and Fax number / Receiver’s IBC or OGTR Reference No. / Facility Certification Number / 24 hour Emergency contact no. / Name of GMO / Volume / Conditions/ comments / SignatureComments: ......
Version 1 – April 2009