Information and Guidance
Schedule 5 Pathogens and Toxins (Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act)
A range of pathogens and toxins are subject to additional controls under the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. These are known as Schedule 5 Pathogens and Toxins as they are listed in Schedule 5 to the Act. Schedule 5 places an obligation on any premises holding stocks of specified disease causing micro-organisms and toxins, to notify their holdings and to comply with any reasonable security requirements with the local Counter Terrorism Security Adviser (PSNI).
FURTHER GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION:
Principal Investigators who wish to acquire, possess or use any Schedule 5 pathogens or toxins must obtain prior permission from their Head of School and ensure that they have consulted the University Biological Safety Officer for further advice prior to commencing work.
Schedule 5 Pathogens and Toxins Guidance (Appendix 8)
List of Schedule 5 Pathogens and Toxins
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