WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual (4th Edition)
3 May 2026
Official reference: WHO — Laboratory BiosafetyThe 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