A risk assessment practitioner contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must-
(a) have knowledge of the Act, these regulations and any guidelines that have relevance to the proposed application;
(b) have expertise in biodiversity matters;
(c) have expertise in conducting risk assessments;
(d) consult at least one relevant expert; and
(e) be in compliance with any requirements of the Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 (Act No. 27 of 2003).