86 OG No. 50, 9447 (December 10, 1990)
Chairman | - | DOST Undersecretary for R & D |
Members | - | 1 biological scientist 1 environmental scientist 1 physical scientist 1 social scientist 2 respected members of the community 1 representative each from the DA, DENR, and DOH to be designated by the respective Heads of Offices |
(a) | The term of office of the Chairman shall be coterminous with his appointment as Undersecretary for R & D; and, |
(b) | All members, excluding the Chairman, shall serve for a term of three (3) years, renewable for another term or more under exceptional circumstances; Provided, That, the members representing DA, DENR and DOH shall hold the positions for the duration of the term of their appointments in such agencies. |
(a) | Filipino citizens of unquestionable integrity who reside permanently in the Philippines; |
(b) | The four scientist-members shall possess a minimum of seven (7) years of collegiate and post-collegiate training (degree and/or non-degree} in their respective field. |
(a) | Identify and evaluate potential hazards involved in initiating genetic engineering experiments or the introduction of new species and genetically engineered organisms and recommend measures to minimize risks; |
(b | Formulate and review national policies and guidelines on biosafety, such as the safe conduct of work on genetic engineering, pests and their genetic materials for the protection of public health, environment and personnel and supervise the implementation thereof; |
(c) | Formulate and review national policies and guidelines in risk assessment of work in biotechnology, and supervise the implementation thereof; |
(d) | Develop working arrangements with the government quarantine services and institutions in the evaluation, monitoring, and review of projects vis-a-vis adherence to national policies and guidelines on biosafety; |
(e) | Assist in the development of technical expertise, facilities and other resources for quarantine services and risk assessments; |
(f) | Recommend the development and promotion of research programs to establish risk assessment protocols and assessment of long-term environmental effects of biological research covered by these guidelines; |
(g) | Publish the results of internal deliberation and agency reviews of the committee; |
(h) | Hold public deliberations on proposed national policies, guidelines and other biosafety issues; |
(i) | Provide assistance in the formulation, amendment of pertinent laws, rules and regulations; and |
(j) | Call upon the assistance of any government agency, department, office, bureau including government-owned and/or controlled corporations. |