A declaration of due diligence declarations will be required at one of two checkpoints if you are using genetic resources covered by the Nagoya Protocol. If your project reaches either checkpoint, you must submit a due diligence declaration.
If using genetic resources covered by the Nagoya Protocol, there are two checkpoints in the research and development phase where a due diligence declaration must be submitted to the UK Competent Authority.
|
Checkpoint |
Timescale for Declaration | To whom? |
|---|---|---|
| 1. When in receipt of research grants to support the utilization of the genetic resource | After the receipt of the first instalment of funding but before the final project report or project end; | Defra (via Research Office). |
| 2. Reaching the final stages of product development (i.e. commercialisation) as a result of utilising the genetic resource | At the stage of final development of a product, developed from the utilisation of genetic resources and / or aTK. |
Defra (via Research Office). |
On reaching either checkpoint:
- Complete the relevant due diligence declaration template:
due_diligence_form_receipt_of_research_funding.docx (305.4 KB)- due_diligence_form_commercialisation.docx (306.72 KB)
- Send the completed form to the research governance team who will assist in submitting the declaration to the Defra on behalf of the University