Biological Materials

Non-Regulated Materials     

• Material that does not contain infectious substances

• Microorganisms which are non-pathogenic to humans and/or animals
• Environmental sample that is not considered to pose a significant health risk
• Dried blood spot/fecal occult blood test
• Pathogens that have been neutralized/inactivated

Exempt Animal or Human Specimens 

•   Patient specimens for which there is minimal likelihood that pathogens are present

Infectious to Humans or Animals

• Substances which are known or are reasonably expected to contain pathogens

Genetically Modified Organisms (and micro-organisms)

• Organisms in which genetic material has been purposely altered through genetic engineering in a way that does not occur naturally

Toxins

• A material, other than a gas, which is known to be so toxic to humans as to afford a hazard to health during transportation

Other Related Shipping Tools

Do I need a Permit?

• Overview of Relevant Federal and State Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Export control information: Export Controls

Guidance Document for Shipping Biological Materials

Partial list of manufacturers that supply biological packaging materials:

• Air Sea Atlanta

• DG Supplies
• Label Master
• Cargopak