Division 1 The safety requirements in diagnostic laboratories working with AI viruses must cover both the containment of the viruses as a threat to animal health and the protection of those working in the laboratory (and those outside) from any zoonotic risk.

F1The minimal safety requirements for laboratories are set out in the several Directives. In addition, operational aspects are described and set out in underlying European Norms (EN). For the operation of laboratories for diagnostic purposes there are additional regulations (EN), such as good laboratory practice.