Publications In the spring, two publications were published that are important for biosecurity. The WHO published Laboratory biosecurity guidance.
Biosecurity Office international The Biosecurity Office regularly attends meetings abroad with the aim of sharing knowledge, acquiring knowledge and networking.
Biosecurity scenario: Powder letter Every now and then you read about an incident involving a powder letter in the news.
Biosecurity scenario: Spyware on smartphone by foreign app Nowadays (almost) every employee has a smartphone in their pocket. But have you ever thought about who could potentially have access to the information on your smartphone?
Biosecurity Office international The Biosecurity Office regularly attends meetings at home and abroad with the aim of sharing knowledge, acquiring knowledge and networking.
Epidemiology of Pathogens Listed as Potential Bioterrorism Agents, the Netherlands We recently contributed to an article describing the incidence of potentially bioterrorist agents in the Netherlands. Almost all reported illnesses were linked to a travel history.
ISO 35001:2019 As of November 2019, CWA 15793 Laboratory biorisk management standard has been converted to ISO 35001: 2019 Biorisk management for laboratories and other related organizations.
Seminar Export control and strategic goods Due to continued success, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will again organize a seminar on export control of strategic goods. Several sessions are held on the export of strategic goods and exports