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Biosafety

Failure of receipt

Failure of receipt is defined as not receiving the First Schedule Part II, Second Schedule or Fifth Schedule biological agents or toxins, whether as transfer from another facility or as an importation, within 24 hours of such time as may be reasonably estimated by the receiver.

Last updated 22 April 2026

Note: The information on this page applies to all permits.

Controls

Notification of failure of receipt to the Ministry of Health required for First Schedule Part II, Second Schedule and Fifth Schedule biological agents and toxins.

  1. Table of Controls for the 5 Schedules

  2. List of Biological Agents and Toxins

Procedure

If the receiver failed to receive the delivery of the biological agents or toxins within 24 hours of such time as may be reasonably estimated by the receiver, he must inform MOH by calling or sending an e-mail on the failure of receipt of biological agent/toxin.

The receiver is also required to login to the BiosIS to do the notification online.

Notify transfer of biological agent or toxin

Notification of failure of receipt may be done online via the BiosIS e-services.

Notify a failure of receipt here.

FAQ

Read our FAQs for answers on commonly asked questions on biosafety.