Questions and Answers
What is required for an organism created via genetic modification to be approved?
An organism with HSNO approval can be released in New Zealand without any controls.
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What is considered a 'risk species'?
A population of a species in New Zealand that may represent a small subset of its full genetic potential that could be harmful.
An organism that was deliberately eradicated from New Zealand is a result of a specified __________ programme.
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Match the following categories of organisms with their definitions:
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What is one primary purpose of the HSNO Act?
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is solely responsible for regulating hazardous substances in New Zealand.
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What type of organisms does the HSNO Act classify as biologicals?
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An organism that was not present in New Zealand immediately before _____ is classified as a new organism under the HSNO Act.
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Match the following roles with their respective responsibilities under the HSNO Act:
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Study Notes
Overview of HSNO Risk Items
- HSNO Act governs the use of new or unwanted organisms in New Zealand, ensuring compliance with legal requirements for containment.
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996
- Established in New Zealand to manage risks from hazardous substances and new organisms.
- Aims to protect the environment, ensure public safety, and promote responsible use of new organisms.
- Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) oversees the HSNO Act, regulating import, export, creation, and utilization of new organisms.
- Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) handles biosecurity and possesses delegated authority for approving and auditing containment facilities.
Scope of HSNO Biologicals
- Biologicals include any living organisms or viruses capable of replication: microorganisms, plants, animals, and GMOs.
- Examples of biologicals under HSNO:
- Organisms not present in New Zealand before July 29, 1998.
- Organisms requiring containment under HSNO approval.
- Genetically modified organisms or those deliberately eradicated in eradication programs.
- Organisms present in NZ prior to the specified date but not in contravention of Animals Act or Plants Act can apply for declassification.
- Defined 'risk species' may represent a small genetic subset potentially harmful to NZ, necessitating regulation as new organisms.
Types of Organisms Covered by HSNO
- Microorganisms: Includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses (GMOs or non-GMOs).
- Plants: Encompasses plant pests and disease-causing agents (GMOs or non-GMOs).
- Animals: Covers animals and characteristics such as cultured cells; includes pests and disease agents (GMOs or non-GMOs).
- Human beings are excluded, but human cells/organs in culture are included under regulation.
Creation of New Organisms
- New organisms can be created through genetic modification or gene editing.
- Approval from the EPA is required prior to any project involving the creation of new organisms.
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This quiz covers Module 3 of the HSNO guidelines, focusing on the regulations regarding hazardous substances and new organisms in New Zealand. It highlights the necessary compliance required when working with such organisms inside containment facilities, according to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
