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UPDATE: Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (PEPP) Policy Implementation and Reminder

 

The United States Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (DURC-PEPP Policy) goes into effect on May 6, 2025.  The DURC-PEPP Policy applies to federally-funded research that involves certain biological agents and toxins or modification of pathogens.

Updated ABSL-1 waste disposal procedures

 

Processes for treatment and disposal of animal biosafety level 1 (ABSL-1) animal carcasses have been updated with input from the UW Infectious Waste Committee and the UW Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). These updates were made to align with current regulatory requirements and best practices.

Updated ABSL-1 waste treatment and disposal procedures

ABSL-1 animal waste will now be packaged and sent for off-site incineration.