Welcome to the OSMR Research Roadmap

Life science is a broad term which incorporates all fields of biology such as microbiology, molecular genetics, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental and earth sciences, veterinary, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and health and medical sciences.

The Research Roadmap has been designed as an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the regulatory framework applicable to Life Science based research, innovation and product development in NSW. It is a resource for scientific researchers in all fields of science related to biology, and companies involved in the development and production of biologically based scientific and medical products, including medical devices. The Roadmap will assist anyone conducting or considering initiating these activities in NSW. It addresses not only legislation and regulation with which a Life Sciences researcher must comply, but also laws and official guidelines that facilitate research. 

For information on general matters that are not specifically associated with research and innovation in the Life Sciences area such as employee related legislation, discrimination or safety issues, it will be necessary to utilise other external reference materials (site disclaimer).