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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 Update1 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 Update10 October 2023
Updated Biological Agents and Toxins List
Refer to the latest List of Biological Agents and Toxins below.News Update10 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 Update19 February 2021
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 Update30 January 2020
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 Update16 January 2019
Information Session on Poliovirus Potentially Infectious Materials
Access the resources on Poliovirus Potentially Infectious Materials here.News Update26 January 2018