Biosafety Office
Laws, Policies, and Guidelines
Laws and Regulations
Possession, Use and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins (DHHS) - 42 CFR 73
Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use and Transfer of Biological Agents and Toxins ( Animals and Plants) - USDA 7 CFR 331 and 9 CFR 121
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 Public Law 107-188
USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001 Public Law 107-56
Policies and Plans
Guidelines
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 6th Ed.
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
Additional guidance can be found on the Helpful Links page
IBC Policies and SOPs
| Policy/SOP | # | |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Inspections (GA #102) | #GA 102 | |
| Food and Drink in the Laboratory | #GA 104 | |
| Reporting Laboratory Incidents (GA #108) | #GA 108 | |
| Bloodborne Pathogens (GA #109) | #GA 109 | |
| Lab Coat Laundry (GA #113) | #GA 113 | |
| BSL-2 Laboratories & Non-laboratory Personnel (GA #110) | #GA 110 | |
| Laboratory Access Policy (GA #121) | #GA 121 | |
| Sharps Policy for work with biohazardous material (GA #122) | #GA 122 | |
| Minors and work with biohazardous materials (GA #125) | #GA 125 | |
| Noncompliance Policy | #GA 130 | |
| Transportation of Infectious Agents | #GA 112 | |
| Animal Disposition Policy | Download | |
| OHSP Biosafety Policy | Download |