Resourses

Food an Agricultural Organisation of the United Nation (FAO)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:26 +0100

Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Contol (ECDC)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:12:35 +0200

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) was established in 2005. It is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defenses against infectious diseases. It is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

ECDC works in three key strategic areas: it provides evidence for effective and efficient decision-making, it strengthens public health systems, and it supports the response to public health threats.

ECDC core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance.

Health & Safety Executive UK

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:50:36 +0100

At the Health and Safety Executive, we believe everyone has the right to come home safe and well from their job. That’s why our mission is to prevent work-related death, injury and ill health.

Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:26 +0100

The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM) is an independent scientific advisory committee composed of scientists. The main functions of COGEM are to give statutory advice to the Dutch Minister for the Environment on the risks to human health and the environment from experiments under contained conditions (laboratories, greenhouse, production facilities) with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), and the release and marketing of GMOs, and to inform the Dutch government of ethical and societal issues linked to genetic modification.

Belgium Biosafety Server

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:26 +0100

The Belgian Biosafety Server is one of the Web sites developed and managed by the Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit of the Scientific Institute of public Health in Belgium. The Scientific Institute of Public Health implements policies in response to the legal framework and priorities of the Federal Minister for Health and the Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment.

BAUA

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:26 +0100

The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) is led by its president, Isabel Rothe, who is responsible for the scientific divisions "Policy Issues and Programmes", "Products and Work Systems", "Work and Health" and "Hazardous Substances and Biological Agents".

Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU or FOEN)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:26 +0100

The mission of the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources including soil, water, air, quietness and forests. It is responsible for the protection against natural hazards, safeguarding the environment and human health against excessive impacts, and conserving biodiversity and landscape quality. It is also responsible for international environmental policy.

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe/Transport (UNECE Transport)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:22:25 +0100

UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia. However, all interested United Nations member States may participate in the work of UNECE. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part in UNECE activities.

Federal Select Agents Program (FSAP)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:22:27 +0100

The Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) regulates the possession, use, and transfer of biological select agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public, animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products. Common examples of select agents and toxins include the organisms that cause anthrax, smallpox, and bubonic plague, as well as the toxin ricin.