In June 2024, WHO has published the revised Laboratory biosecurity guidance.

As of May 2024, CWA 16335:2011 Biosafety professional competence standard has been converted to ISO/TS 5441:2024 Competence requirements for biorisk management advisors.

Minister Kuipers (MoH) provides answers to questions regarding high-risk bio-laboratories and gain-of-function research.

Synthetic biology is developing at a rapid pace, which means there is a risk that biosafety will come under pressure.

The Biosecurity Office regularly attends meetings abroad with the aim of sharing knowledge, acquiring knowledge and networking.