Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Select Agents Workshop (Posted On ~August 11)

On May 22, 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
published in the Federal Register a notice regarding a multi-agency informational meeting...

SARS-associated coronavirus (Posted On ~July 13)

On July 13, 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published in the Federal Register
a notice proposing to add SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) to the list of HHS Select Agents and
toxins found at 42 CFR 73.3.

Guidance on regulations regarding Synthetic Genomic Products (Posted On ~February 23)

The APHIS and CDC Select Agents Programs are pleased to announce the public release of guidance
regarding..

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Overview

The National Select Agents Registry Program oversees the activities of possession
of biological agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public, animal
or plant health, or to animal or plant products. The NSAR currently requires registration
of facilities including government agencies, universities, research institutions, and commercial
entities that possess, use or transfer biological agents and toxins. On this website
you will be able to download application packages, submit forms electronically, view current
regulations regarding Select Agents, and access additional resource information.


Important Information

  • FAQ's added for Transfer Form 2
  • Title 7 Part 331 PDF Document Updated
  • Training Workshop acceptance of registration requests extended
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