The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has established a Health Safety and Environment Advisory Committee (HSEAC). Within HSEAC are four sub committees on Biosafety and Biosecurity, Environment and Waste management, Chemical and Radiation safety and Quality Management (See KEMRI HSE POLICY ref. HSE/001/2007). The Biosafety and Biosecurity sub committee consults on all matters concerning biological safety (including work with recombinant DNA /Genetically Modified Organisms), formulates policies and reports their recommendations to the HSEAC. This subcommittee is also responsible for approving proposals involving rDNA/Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as