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India takes the chair, to guide world on biosafety

(Deccan Chronicle) ndia formally took over the reins of conserving the world’s biological diversity on Monday, with a call to nations to speed up the process of ratifying the Cartagena Protocol on bio-safety and sustainable use of biological resources. The change in guard took place at the start of the three-week Conference of Parties (COP-11) Read More »

October 2, 2012
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, North America, Biosafety, International, and Policy & Initiatives
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Talk on biosafety of GM organisms

(Deccan Chronicle) The inaugural session of Meeting of Parties (MoP) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety will be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre here on Monday. There will be deliberations on the safe usage of genetically modified organisms for the benefit of humanity. The Cartagena Protocol, which came into force in September 2003, Read More »

October 1, 2012
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, Europe, North America, Biosafety, and International
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Secret Service Contract for CBRN Protective Undergarments

(Global Biodefense) The U.S. Secret Service last week issued an intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Paul Boye Incorported for the procurement of Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Protective Undergarments. The announcement was made under Solicitation Number: HSSS01-12-Q-0124. Paul Boye Technologies is a leader in developing advanced flexible materials for equipping Read More »

September 27, 2012
| Filed under North America, Biosafety, Biotechnology, and Policy & Initiatives
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National Biosecurity Training Participation Exceeds Expectations – Farmscape Online

National Biosecurity Training Participation Exceeds ExpectationsFarmscape OnlineThe National Biosecurity Training Program, based on the National Farm Level Biosecurity Standard developed by the Canadian Swine Health Board, provides training to help pork producers reduce the risk of disease infecting their herds. The program was …and more »

September 26, 2012
| Filed under Biosafety
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Moran presses Homeland Security secretary on NBAF

(cjonline) Republican Gov. Sam Brownback said Kansans could take comfort Thursday in signs the stalled National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility could be gaining traction in Washington, D.C. “I am encouraged with what we are hearing,” Brownback said. “Kansas stands ready to partner with the Department of Homeland Security to move this important national security priority Read More »