These guidelines outline the requirements for the safe and efficient transportation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under research, recognizing their important role in agriculture, industry, medicine, environmental management, and scientific research. They emphasize the need for specialized handling and compliance with regulatory frameworks to minimize potential adverse effects on humans, animals, and the environment. The guidelines specifically apply to the transport of GMOs intended for research purposes and provide direction to users on applicable transportation requirements. However, they exclude the movement of GMOs within the same authorized physical containment facility and the transport of commercialized GMOs.