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View announcements and advisories related to biosafety and biosecurity.

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28 May 2024

Roll-out of Healthcare Application and Licensing Portal (HALP) to Replace the Biosafety IT System (BiosIS)

We are pleased to announce that the Healthcare Application and Licensing Portal (HALP) will be available to existing Biosafety IT System (BiosIS) users from 24 June 2024.News Update
1 April 2024

Public Consultation on The Draft for The Biorisk Management Standard for Large-Scale Work Involving Biological Agents

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting a public consultation to seek views on the proposed Biorisk Management Standard for Large-Scale Work involving Biological Agents.News Update
10 October 2023

Updated Biological Agents and Toxins List

Refer to the latest List of Biological Agents and Toxins below.News Update
10 June 2021

Upcoming Training for Biosafety Coordinator

The Professional Biorisk Management Course offered by the National University of Singapore is recognized as the required training for persons who are interested to take on the role of a Biosafety Coordinator under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act.News Update
22 June 2020

Laboratory Biosafety Resources Related to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 Virus) Samples or Materials

For ease of reference, various guidelines from MOH Biosafety Branch have been consolidated into the "Laboratory Biosafety Resources Related to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Virus Samples/Materials" that is now available under Useful Info and Guidelines.News Update
4 July 2019

Advisory to Facilities That Import Biological Agents and Toxins Including Proficiency Testing Materials

The advisory is intended for facilities that import biological agents and/or toxins, including proficiency testing materials.News Update
16 January 2019

Information Session on Poliovirus Potentially Infectious Materials

Access the resources on Poliovirus Potentially Infectious Materials here.News Update
26 January 2018

Advisory for Facilities Handling Samples Derived From Non-Human Primates

Access the Advisory for Facilities Handling Samples Derived From Non-Human Primates here.News Update