Guidelines and Handbook for IBSCs - Department of Biotechnology

Guidelines for IBSCsiv. Applications forwarded to RCGM or GEACv. Other documents such as statements regarding conflict of interest,confidentiality agreements with DBT nominee and/ external experts etc.15. Persons responsible for complianceThe responsibility for biosafety at an organisation rests with the Head of theorganisation and PI, who obtains, possesses or uses GMOs/LMOs/rDNAmaterials. IBSC provides guidance to ensure compliance. Any possession and/or use of these materials at the organisation must be conducted with appropriatesafeguards against environmental release.15.1 Head of the OrganisationThe head of the organisation is responsible for compliance with Rules, 1989 andother related regulations regarding rDNA research. The head maintains ultimateresponsibility for the safe conduct of activities involving GMOs/LMOs/rDNAresearch.15.2 Principal Investigator (PI)The PI is required to comply with the appropriate research guidelines and allapplicable laws related to biosafety and is accountable to the Head and IBSC .Laboratory Personnel (Technician, Technologist, Student, Post-doctorate)Laboratory personnel must:i. Follow all safety guidelines and establish good laboratory practices. Theymust work within the assigned biological safety containment level and usepersonal protective equipment as recommended by the PI.ii.Immediately notify the PI or BSO of any health condition that may be dueto their work in the laboratory or any health condition that may becompromised prior to the initiation of a research project (i.e. pregnancy,immunosuppression).iii. Follow all practices and procedures as provided by the PI and BSO, andensure strict compliance with all required biosafety regulations andguidelines.16Guidelines and Handbook for Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSCs)