This course aims to provide an overview of the Minimum Biorisk Management Standards for foot-and-mouth disease laboratories (MBRMS), explaining the scope and the risks associated with the standards.

This course is directed to National Competent Authorities, Institute directors for FMD facilities and biorisk managers in FMD free countries in the European region to ensure they are aware of the importance and implications of their role in ensuring that laboratories handling infectious FMD virus (Tier D) and performing FMD diagnostic tests without handling infectious FMD virus (Tier C) adhere to the FMD Minimum Biorisk Management Standards.

This course consists of five modules . At the end of the course, you must complete an assessment to receive a certificate.

Time required: Two hours