Institute for Applied Microbiology, University for Agriculture, Nussdorfer L?nde 11, A-1190 Wien, Austria Tel.: +43 1 36006 6204 Fax: +43-1-369 7615 e-mail: doblhoff@boku.ac.at, AT
Abstract:
The transport of infectious and biological material is regulated by a number of international organizations. This mini-review
has been compiled to increase awareness within the scientific community of problems caused by differences in terminology (such
as infectious materials/substances, biological products, diagnostic specimens, genetically modified microorganisms) and certain
technical aspects of the main international guidelines, and to assist policy makers in the creation of harmonized guidelines.
A list of relevant Internet resources has been compiled.
Received: 3 March 1997 / Accepted: 8 March 1997