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Select Agents and Toxins

The purpose of the Cornell University Select Agent Program is to ensure that federally regulated select agents and toxins are possessed, used, transferred, secured, and managed in accordance with the Federal Select Agent Program regulations and applicable University requirements. Cornell maintains registration with the Federal Select Agent Program for authorized select agents and toxins in accordance with 7 CFR Part 331, 9 CFR Part 121, and 42 CFR Part 73.

Forms

External LinkAPHIS/CDC Forms for Registration, Transfer, and Reporting
External LinkBioterrorism Security Risk Assessment Form
Due Diligence Instructions and Form

Procedures

Permissible Select Toxin Amounts and Biologically Derived Toxins with LD50 ≤ 100µg/kg

Guidelines

External LinkBiosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
External LinkFBI/Criminal Justice Informational Services
External LinkList of Select Agents and Toxins
External LinkNational Select Agent Registry Site
External LinkPermissible Toxin Limits
External LinkSecurity Risk Assessments

Regulations

External LinkInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
External LinkMaterials Transfer Agreement Policy
External LinkSelect Agent Regulations
External LinkUSDA/APHIS Animal Health Information
External LinkUSDA/APHIS Products That do Not Require Import Permit
External LinkInstitutional Biosafety Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

External LinkNational Select Agent Registry Site FAQs

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