Biosecurity refers to measures aimed at preventing the introduction or spread of harmful organisms (e.g. viruses, bacteria, plants, animals etc.) intentionally or unintentionally outside …

Biosecurity covers food safety, zoonoses, the introduction of animal and plant diseases and pests, the introduction and release of living modified organisms (LMOs) and their products (e.g. …

Mar 13, 2025 · We define biosecurity as: policies and practices that protect against the deliberate misuse of biology to cause harm. This is designed to encompass a wide range of potential …

Biosecurity is one of the three components of Biorisk Management, which ensures the safe use and security of biological materials in laboratories. Biosecurity focuses on protecting biological …

Life sciences research thrives in environments that are safe and secure. To ensure responsible progress, strong biosafety practices and policies must be embedded at every stage of the …

Mar 12, 2024 · Biosecurity research protects against biological threats and misuse of biotechnology. The National Academies study detection, preparedness, and policy frameworks …

Jan 10, 2025 · To combat this challenge, FAO supports countries to strengthen biosecurity in the agriculture sector. This translates to a comprehensive and integrated approach to manage …

Biosecurity Central is a publicly available web-based library that helps users find relevant and reliable sources of information for key areas of biosecurity. The site aims to widely disseminate …

Oct 8, 2025 · The report warns that biosecurity risks are increasing. Emerging technologies and other trends are making biological threats more numerous, frequent, and consequential.

Jul 17, 2025 · What is biosecurity and why is it important? Also known as biosafety, biosecurity is the measures and actions taken to prevent the spread of harmful organisms in various …