Genetically modified microorganism (GMM)

F-activity or L-activity

Before any work may begin, the Swedish Work Environment Authority must be notified of the activity. All new GMM uses in a previously reported L-activity must also be reported. Once an F-activity or L-activity has been notified and processed, it may normally be conducted without a deadline until the employer notifies the Swedish Work Environment Authority that the activity has shut down.

R-activity

Before any work may begin, the Swedish Work Environment Authority must be notified of the activity and a permit issued by the authority. Note that a new GMM use in an existing R-activity may not begin without a permit. The permit is always time-restricted and must be renewed at regular intervals. The Swedish Work Environment Authority issues permits for three-year intervals but sometimes may issue a permit for five years. If a permit is not renewed, the activity may no longer continue, and the Swedish Work Environment Authority assumes it has shut down.

All changes to a previously notified GMM activity must always be updated.