Regulations
USA’s policy and procedures are based on recommendations and requirements from government agencies. Below are links to the most pertinent materials.
Biosafety Regulations
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories 6th Edition, 6/2020
- Comparative Analysis of 4th and 5th Editions of the BMBL
- CDC/NIH Primary Containment for Biohazards: Selection, Installation and Use of Biological Safety Cabinets
- NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines
- Importation Permits for Etiologic Agents (CDC)
- Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents [42 CFR Part 72]
- Office of Science Policy (NIH)
- NIH awards process involving infectious agents
- Chemical and Biologicals agents subject to Export Controls (XLSX)