Report: Boom in labs handling dangerous pathogens not matched by biosafety and biosecurity regulation

Boom in labs handling dangerous pathogens not matched by biosafety and biosecurity regulation

  • Labs conducting high-consequence work with pathogens to adopt the international standard for biorisk management (ISO 35001).
  • Countries to incorporate current international biorisk management standards into their national legislation and guidance.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) to develop criteria and guidance for BSL3+ labs as well as guidance on field biosafety, and to establish collaborating centers for biorisk management for every region.
  • Countries to better leverage existing international biorisk management organizations to strengthen global biorisk management.

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