Biological safety

The Biological Safety Officer (BSO) supervises the activities involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In addition, the BSO advises on activities with biological agents in accordance with the Working Conditions Act. The BSO is also the point of contact for questions about the animal by-products regulation (under the supervision of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)). The BSO offers support to researchers and support staff when working with GMOs and biological agents.

All this, with the aim of creating safe working conditions for employees, students, and the environment when working with (genetically modified) biological agents and laboratory animals.