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Document ID (ISN)54036
CIS number 90-707
Year 1988
Convention or series no. VBG 102
Author(s)
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften
Title Biotechnology [Federal Republic of Germany]
Original title Biotechnologie [in German]
Bibliographic information Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, 5000 Köln 41, Federal Republic of Germany, 1988. 12 + 9p.
Abstract These safety regulations deal with the handling of biological agents and the dangers arising therefrom. In particular, they cover: evaluation of biological hazards, biological agents, choice of technology, safety measures, personal qualifications and number of employees, instruction, cleaning and disinfection, maintenance, hygiene, disposal, appointment of a biological safety official, registration of genetic laboratories, notification and safety evaluation. Supplement: rules of implementation.
Descriptors (primary) dangerous substances; biotechnology industry; safe working methods; Germany (Federal Republic of)
Descriptors (secondary) directive; biological hazards
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) New technologies
Browse category(ies) Biotechnology industry