Biological Agents and Toxins Act (BATA): Primary Singapore legislation governing the possession, use, import, transfer, and transportation of biological agents and toxins
Animals and Birds Act: Regulates the treatment of animals and birds in Singapore, including their use in research and transfer of biological materials derived from them
Infectious Diseases Act: Controls the prevention and spread of infectious diseases in Singapore, relevant for transfer of potentially infectious biological materials
Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA): Regulates human biomedical research and handling of human tissues in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including biological samples with associated personal information
Nagoya Protocol: International agreement on access to genetic resources and fair sharing of benefits arising from their utilization
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): International treaty for sustainable use of biological resources and fair sharing of benefits
Cartagena Protocol: International agreement on safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms
MOH Biobank Guidelines: Ministry of Health guidelines specifically governing research biobanks and tissue repositories in Singapore
Human Subjects Research Guidelines: Guidelines for conducting research involving human subjects and their biological materials
Biosafety Guidelines: Singapore's guidelines for GMO research and general biosafety requirements in laboratories
A*STAR Guidelines: Specific requirements for research collaborations involving Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research
HSA Regulations: Health Sciences Authority regulations governing medical research and biological materials
AVA Requirements: Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority requirements for agricultural and veterinary biological materials
Export Control Regulations: Regulations governing the export of biological materials from Singapore
IP Rights Framework: Intellectual property regulations affecting the transfer and use of biological materials
Biosafety Level Requirements: Specific containment and handling requirements based on the risk level of biological materials
Transport Regulations: Requirements for packaging, labeling, and transportation of biological materials
Storage and Disposal Guidelines: Requirements for proper storage and disposal of biological materials in Singapore
