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In line with the scope of the Directive, only agents which are known to infect humans are to be included in the classified list. Where appropriate, indicators are given of the toxic and allergic potential of these agents. Animal and plant pathogens which are known not to affect man are excluded. In drawing up this list of classified biological agents consideration has not been given to genetically modified micro-organisms.
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