About EBSA18 - Course I - Movement of biological materials

Instructors:
Kristel Vermeersch, KVS & Partners bvba, Belgium
Patrick Rüdelsheim, Perseus BVBA, Belgium

Description:
Organizations are required to ensure that procedures for the safe and secure transport of biological materials are established and maintained in accordance with legal requirements for the transport of dangerous goods. In line with the CWA 15793 indications, this course addresses:

• Implementation of transport requirements;
• Selection of adequate packaging systems, materials, labels, PPE and documentation;
• Selection of a qualified carrier;
• Controlling whether a request is being made by an approved facility for a legitimate reason;
• Formal document control of transfer of materials.
• Implementation of contingency plans associated with transportation

Main topics:

• Understanding the implication of the Model Regulation ( UN Recommendations ) and of the different mode specific regulations (ADR; IMDG, ICAO/ IATA ) for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods for biological materials (classification, packaging, labeling & documentation )
• Understanding key legal requirements for import and export of different biological materials (including quarantine legislation, CITES, Cartagena Protocol, Weapon conventions, ..)
• Establishing a documentation and approval trail
• Consideration of contingency plans for transportation of biologicals.