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Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2)

Australia (Commonwealth, with corresponding State legislation)
vVersion 3.2, effective 1 March 2013 (current as at 2026-10-21; the OGTR annual inspection checklist (file metadata May 2023; listed March 2013 on the OGTR page, capture ogtr_pc2_collection_page_capture_2026-10-21.html in the corpus folder) and application checklist for PC2 plant facilities are both written against it)
3 domains
87 controls

Australia's PC2 plant facility certification rules from the Gene Technology Regulator: facility requirements for certification (boundaries, anteroom, drainage, screening, pollen and seed control), the usual conditions of certification (access, annual inspection, flood planning, signage, cabinet testing, decontamination equipment, backflow) and the behavioural requirements for people handling GM plants and GMOs.

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Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth, with corresponding State legislation) with 3 domains and 87 controls. The largest domains are Part B: Conditions of certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) (34 controls), Part C: Behavioural requirements – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) (31 controls), Part A: Requirements for certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) (22 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (3)

Part A: Requirements for certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2)

22 controls
Controls in the Part A: Requirements for certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) domain of Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2): 22 controls
CodeTitle
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A1Flood and storm surge risk assessment and plan
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A10Filters or decontamination on floor drainage
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A11Decontamination of liquid effluent
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A12Screened openings in walls, ceiling and roof
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A13Preventing release of windborne pollen and seed
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A14Place for personal protective equipment
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A15Open spaces reachable for decontamination
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A16Stopping animals passing through the anteroom
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A17Surfaces in contact with GM micro-organisms
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A18Containment of aerosols
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A19Backflow: facility already meets AS/NZS 2243.3
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A2Keeping out surface run-off water
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A20Backflow assessment where AS/NZS 2243.3 is not met
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A21Ability to meet the conditions of certification
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A22Floor plans with the application
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A3Enclosable and securable space
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A4Rigid, durable and impact protected boundaries
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A5Surfaces impenetrable to GMOs or decontaminable
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A6Floor impenetrable to the plants
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A7Anteroom
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A8Hand decontamination
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::A9Barriers on drainage exits

Part B: Conditions of certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2)

34 controls
Controls in the Part B: Conditions of certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) domain of Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2): 34 controls
CodeTitle
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B1Access limited to authorised persons
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B10Work not allowed in a PC2 plant facility
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B11Notifying the Regulator when an owner fails to maintain
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B12Inspection at least every 12 months
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B13Keeping the risk management plan current
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B14Putting the risk management plan into action
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B15Signs at each access door
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B16Pest control strategy
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B17Keeping the Part A facility requirements met
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B18Before structural changes
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B19Lifting a suspension
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B2Who counts as an authorised person
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B20Keeping the Part A GM micro-organism requirements met
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B21Testing biological safety cabinets
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B22Test certificate on the cabinet
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B23Cabinet that fails its test
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B24Monthly monitoring and annual calibration of heat-based decontamination
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B25Users can see the decontamination equipment status
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B26Defective decontamination equipment
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B27Maintaining backflow prevention measures
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B28Backflow assessment where none was done before
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B29Reviewing the backflow assessment
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B3Training records on the Regulator's request
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B30Fitting backflow prevention after a review
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B31Keeping the backflow records
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B32Annual testing of testable backflow devices
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B33Faulty backflow device
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B34Decontaminants available, labelled and in date
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B4Excluding a person on the Regulator's direction
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B5Conditional admission on the Regulator's direction
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B6Telling people their admission conditions
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B7Submissions on exclusion or conditional admission
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B8Authority to admit and exclude where the holder is not the owner
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::B9Entry for the Regulator

Part C: Behavioural requirements – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2)

31 controls
Controls in the Part C: Behavioural requirements – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) domain of Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2): 31 controls
CodeTitle
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C1Who must follow the behavioural requirements
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C10Taking off protective equipment before leaving
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C11Wearing protective equipment between facilities
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C12Decontamination methods
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C13Trained people decontaminate
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C14Decontaminate before disposal
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C15Decontaminating soil and growth media before re-use
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C16Decontaminating benches and equipment when dealings finish
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C17Decontaminating equipment, pots and media before they leave
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C18Removing and treating protective equipment
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C19Decontaminating liquid effluent and run-off
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C2Non-GMO, exempt and PC1 work in the facility
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C20Hand decontamination on leaving
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C21Written spill procedures
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C22Dealing with a spill inside
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C23Escape or loss outside the facility
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C24Decontamination to the guidelines
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C25Identifying GM plants and material
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C26Transport and storage outside the facility
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C27No storage of whole live GM plants outside
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C28Sealed storage inside the facility
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C29No dealings in the anteroom
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C3Choice of rules for PC1 dealings
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C30Aerosol-producing work in a cabinet
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C31Using and decontaminating cabinets
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C4Entry and exit through the anteroom
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C5Emergency exits
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C6Doors closed and secured
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C7Windows closed and secured
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C8Handling plants so they stay inside
australia-ogtr-guidelines-for-certification-of-a-pc2-plant-facility-version-3-2::C9Protective clothing and gloves

What is Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) and who does it apply to?

Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth, with corresponding State legislation) with 3 domains and 87 controls. Australia's PC2 plant facility certification rules from the Gene Technology Regulator: facility requirements for certification (boundaries, anteroom, drainage, screening, pollen and seed control), the usual conditions of certification (access, annual inspection, flood planning, signage, cabinet testing, decontamination equipment, backflow) and the behavioural requirements for people handling GM plants and GMOs. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) actually require?

Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) has 87 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Part B: Conditions of certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) (34 controls), Part C: Behavioural requirements – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) (31 controls), Part A: Requirements for certification – Australia OGTR Guidelines for Certification of a PC2 Plant Facility (Version 3.2) (22 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

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