2. To this end, the user shall carry out a prior assessment of the contained uses as regards the risks to human health and the environment that they may incur.

3. In making such an assessment the user shall, in particular, take due account of the parameters set out in Annex III, as far as they are relevant, for any genetically modified micro-organisms he is proposing to use.

4. A record of this assessment shall be kept by the user and made available in summary form to the competent authority as part of the notification under Articles 8,9 and 10 or upon request.