Biological safety

Biosafety1

GMO Cont use

GMO contained use

An activity involving GMO's where control measures are used to limit contact between the GMOs and humans or the environment
GMO Delib use

GMO deliberate release

An activity in which a GMO’s under a person’s control is deliberately permitted to enter the environment
Human pathogens

Human pathogens

Work with non-GM organisms that are infectious to humans

Biosafety 2

Animal paths

Animal pathogens and products

Any activity (including import) with organism or materials which pose a threat to animal health or the environment
Human tissue

Human tissue, cells, excreta and body fluids

Any activity involving materials of human origin, including those from patients, biobanks and bloodbanks
Plant health

Plant health

Work (including import) with any materials which pose a threat to crop production or the environment by the introduction of non-native species, plant pests or disease

Biosafety 3

Invertebrates

Invertebrates

Work with animals without vertebrae that pose a risk to human health or the environment
Toxins

Toxins

Work with biological toxins affecting humans, animals and plants
Clinical research

Clinical research

Work involving the deliberate infection or exposure of human volunteers to biological agents or GMO’s