Biosafety refers to the principles, techniques, and procedures applied to prevent unintended exposure to or accidental release of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins.
Biohazard refers to the accidents and damage that can occur due to pathogenic microorganisms.
Biosafety
Operational Elements
An operational system and framework established to ensure the safe conduct of experiments by research personnel. For example: management organization, guidelines, regulations, training
Physical Elements
Facilities or equipment established and operated to protect people and the environment from biohazards. For example: biological safety facilities, biological safety cabinets.
[Biosafety Elements]
Biosafety
Operational Elements: Establish safety measures for the experimental activities of research personnel.
Physical Elements: Facilities and machinery/equipment for ensuring safety
Biosafety Organization and Management
Infectious
High-Risk Pathogens and High-Risk Pathogen Handling Facilities
Biochemical Weapons Act
Biological Agents, etc. (including toxins)
Act on the Prevention of Contagious Animal Diseases
Special Pathogens and General Pathogens
Living Modified Organisms Act
LMO / Biosafety Research Facilities
Biotechnology Promotion Act (Guidelines for Recombinant DNA Experimentation)
