Amend an existing approval
An amendment allows changes to a new organism approval after it has been given.
An amendment allows changes to a new organism approval after it has been given.
An amendment allows changes to a new organism approval after it has been given – but only if the change is minor in effect, or corrects a minor or technical error. For example:
To amend an approval given by the Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBSC), please contact the approving IBSC.
Apply for an amendment to a new organism approval (doc 380KB)
An “approved organism description” lists what organism(s) an approval to import, develop, field test or release is for. An approved organism description may specify only one organism or a range of organisms.
A new organism approval includes controls which eliminate or manage potentially significant adverse risks, such as:
The nature of the amendment you wish to apply for will determine whether consultation with Māori is required.
Read our guidance on consultation for applicants
There is no public notification. A proposal to make an amendment is not open for public submission.
There is no statutory time frame to process a proposal for an amendment. However, we will endeavour to process your proposal in a timely manner.
For fee information read our fees, charges and cost recovery page