Nagoya Checklist Part 2

For reference, the table in Part 2 of the Nagoya ABS Checklist has been reproduced below. Please download the checklist to complete the table.

Part 2 Recordkeeping template

The material is NOT subject to NP-related obligations.

Based on the outcome from the decision tool in Part 1, the material is NOT subject to NP-related obligations. As a ‘due diligence record’ please complete the table below to provide evidence and reason(s) why the MATERIAL is NOT subject to NP-related obligations. Contact research governance team to discuss case-specific queries.

It is necessary to keep records for 20 years. This information may be requested by the UK regulator. Please provide a copy of this document to the research governance team (you can do this by email).

Please note that further action may be required to comply with country-specific ABS requirements and also any relevant non-ABS requirements. [2]

PI Name
Department
Date
R(G) Number of associated grant or research contract (if known)
Generic scope elements	Reasons for samples and/or their utilisation being out of scope	Examples of evidence that the project is out of scope (select relevant option(s))[1]
2.1 Temporal scope	The GR was accessed prior to 12 October 2014	grant/research contract Postal records Receipts/Invoices Letters Research proposal Published article Other, please specify
2.2 Geographic scope	The GR is in an area beyond national jurisdiction (e.g high seas or Antarctic Treaty System) The provider country of the GR is not Party to NP The provider country did not have applicable access measures in place at the time of access	grant/research contract Research proposal Letters/correspondence with the collection/intermediary Link to the ABS CH (or UCAM guidance here) Correspondence with NFP UCAM NP ABS Map (here) Other, please specify
2.3 Material Scope	The material does not meet the definition of a genetic resource (GR) The genetic resource is human The GR (and its utilisation) is covered by a specialised international ABS instrument (e.g. ITPGRFA or the PIP framework)	grant/research contract Research Proposal Patent application Published articles Links/correspondence with websites/databases Other, please specify
2.4 Utilisation scope	R&D is not being conducted on the genetic and/or biochemical composition of the GR The R&D does not create new insight into the characteristics of the GR which is of (potential or real) benefit to the further process of product development	grant/research contract Research Proposals Progress reports (to funders) Published articles Other, please specify

[1] This is adapted from table 1 on P. 28 Defra guidance UK ABS Guidance

[2]This may include:

Obtaining an MTA (required to transfer material from another organization to the University),
Import license/certificates e.g., Sanitary and Phytosanitary certificates,
CITES permit if importing endangered animals,
Obtaining research permit to access certain research sites or collect samples,
Overseas travel approvals (e.g., travel insurance, risk assessment etc.).

See the University import export hub for further information.

Part 2 Recordkeeping template

2.1 Temporal scope

2.2 Geographic scope

2.3 Material Scope

2.4 Utilisation scope

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