- The IBSC is constituted by research institutions, handling hazardous microorganisms (include all the bacteria, viruses, fungi, mycoplasma, cells lines, algae, protodones and nematotes)/ genetic engineered organisms (include microorganisms, animals, plants, arthropods, aquatic animals, etc.) at Research & Development (R&D) level.
- IBSC follows all the guidelines of the RCGM (DBT) which monitor the safety related aspects of genetically engineered organisms/hazardous microorganisms. It bring out Manuals of guidelines specifying procedure for regulatory process with respect to activities involving genetically engineered organisms in research use and applications including industry with a view to ensure environmental safety.
- All ongoing projects involving high risk category and controlled field experiments are reviewed by IBSC to ensure that adequate precautions and containment conditions are followed as per the guidelines.
- IBSC follows the procedures restricting or prohibiting production, sale, importation and use of such genetically engineered organisms of cells as are mentioned in the Schedule of Rules, 1989.
Institutional Biosafety Committee Notification 2019
