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WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual (4th Edition)

3 May 2026

Official reference: WHO — Laboratory Biosafety

The WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual defines risk assessment, facility design, personal protective equipment, and waste management for laboratories working with pathogens and biological samples.

QC and R&D laboratories at veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers should align internal SOPs with WHO guidance to support DRAP inspections and international partnerships.

Source: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240011314

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