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Biological Agents and Toxins Act (Chapter 24A of 2005).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit or otherwise regulate the possession, use, import, transhipment, transfer and transportation of biological agents, inactivated biological agents and toxins, to provide for safe practices in the handling of such biological agents and toxins.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Internal trade International trade Transport/storage Authorization/permit Certification Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act regulates the possession, use, import, transfer and transportation of biological agents and toxins that are known to be hazardous to human health and provides for safe practices and security in the handling of such agents and toxins.

Full text
English
Website
statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Biological Agents and Toxins (Exemption) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Singapore | 2009

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biological Agents and Toxins (Transportation) Regulations, 2005 (No. 875/2005).

Legislation | Singapore | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biological Agents and Toxins (Proficiency Testing) Regulations, 2008 (No. S 82).

Legislation | Singapore | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Biological Agents and Toxins Act (Amendment of First and Second Schedules) Order, 2009.

Legislation | Singapore | 2009

Keyword: Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX