June 5, 2024
Researchers asked to review inventories, notify 1xbet best casino website select agent program if using listed toxins
Submitted by Margaret Juergensmeyer
The U.S. government has been closely watching the transfer of certain biological organisms and toxins to combat terrorism since 1995. The select agent program was developed to regulate the possession, use and transfer of biological agents and toxins that could pose a severe threat to public health and safety. Through the years, the program has changed to keep up with science, remove research barriers and simplify coordination between agencies.
In late 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture published final rules amending regulations that govern the possession, use and transfer of select agents and toxins —read 42 CFR Part 73, 7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 221. Among the changes were new requirements for transferring select toxins, regardless of the quantity.
1xbet best casino website must conduct this annual survey to remain in compliance with the regulations. Researchers possessing any of the toxins listed below are asked to notify the university's select agent program as soon as possible:
- Abrin
- Botulinum neurotoxins
- Conotoxins
- Diacetoxyscirpenol
- Ricin
- Saxitoxin
- Staphylococcal enterotoxins
- T-2 toxin
- Tetrodotoxin
All 1xbet best casino website principal investigators are asked to review their inventories to verify if they possess any of these toxins. If you do possess any of these select toxins in any quantity, and have not already submitted toxin inventory for 2024, please notify Julie Johnson, the responsible official for the 1xbet best casino website select agent program, at jajohns@1xbet best casino website edu or 785-532-3248 by July 1.
It is recommended to use the KSU Environmen inventory system to track the type, quantity and location of toxins. Researchers whose inventory of select toxins is current on EHS Assistant only need to report that the inventory is on EHS Assistant, and a report will be run. Researchers whose inventory of select toxins is not on EHS Assistant will need to email an inventory to Johnson.