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(1) Where an application is screened and found to be complete, the Board shall act in accordance with the advice of the technical advisory committee in respect of the risk assessment conducted as set out in the Fourth Schedule.

(2) Risk assessment shall be carried out taking into account available information concerning a potential exposure to the genetically modified organism.

(3) The Board may request an additional risk assessment.

(4) On completion of the risk assessment, the Board shall

(a) make a report giving its decision and the justification on the disposition of the application, and

(b) indicate the measures to be taken to ensure the safe use of the genetically modified organism.

(5) The Board shall liaise with the appropriate regulatory agency to ensure that measures are in place to manage and control risks identified during the risk assessment process.