(a) Kinds of Microorganisms that May Be Deposited 

Algae, animal viruses, animal cell cultures, bacteria, bacteriophages, eukaryotic DNA, fungi, human cell cultures, stem cells, hybridomas, molds, mycoplasma, nematodes, oncogenes, plant cell cultures and plant seeds, plant viruses, plasmids, protozoa (non-parasitic) and yeasts are generally accepted by CCTCC for deposit. However, if the microorganism is a dangerous pathogen, the depositor should consult CCTCC in advance, which will decide whether or not the CCTCC can accept the biological material for deposit. The CCTCC does not accept for deposit pathogenic microorganisms of Risk Group 1 & 2 (Chinese classification). In addition, the CCTCC does not accept for deposit biological material which is restricted from import according to Chinese law or whose conservation involves hazards deemed to be excessive. It also rejects applications which ask the CCTCC to supply biological material that is restricted from export according to Chinese law. At present, the CCTCC does not accept for deposit embryos, parasitic and pathogenic protozoa and RNA preparations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the CCTCC reserves the right to reject depositing any material which, in the opinion of the Director, represents a risk that is either unacceptable or is too difficult to handle.