Division 1 General Framework

The overall objective of this Decision is to support, through the projects described below, the States Parties’ implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 and other related Resolutions, the Convention on the prohibition of the development, production and stockpiling of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons and on their destruction (BTWC) as well as the International Health Regulations (IHR), and specifically those aspects that relate to the safety and security of biological agents and toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including the period of transit from one place to another, in order to prevent natural, accidental, or deliberate release of biological materials and to better control infections. It is also intended to contribute to raising awareness of biorisk management approaches and encouraging their implementation, ensuring evidence-based and risk-based controls, and promoting exchange of best laboratory practices as well as to help the countries meet the core capacity requirements of laboratory services for priority health threats as defined in IHR.