Biosafety is a framework that describes the use of specific practices, training, safety equipment, and specially designed buildings to protect the worker, community, and environment from an accidental exposure or unintentional release of infectious agents and toxins..
Biosafety measures aim to reduce lab-associated infections when dealing with pathogenic microorganisms, and to prevent their leakage into the external environment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed biosafety levels (BSLs) to be employed during laboratory work with microorganisms.
The multiple components of biosafety are enforced to protect those working with the biological materials from harm, as well as prevent the public, environment, and wildlife from exposure to potentially contagious and harmful biological agents.
What is the difference between biosecurity and biosafety?
Biosecurity refers to the deliberate misuse or release of microbiological agents and toxins (5). Biosafety refers to the safe handling and containment of infectious microorganisms and hazardous biological materials. Increasing safety and security often requires collective, research institution, and/or governmental actions.
Description of agriculture in Singapore
Agriculture in Singapore is a small industry, composing about 0.5% of the total GDP, within the city-state of Singapore.
Importance of biosafety in biotechnology
Genetically Modified (GM) food crops were introduced into Ghana in 2013. GM crops are controversial around the world for various reasons and Ghana is no exception. Groups against its introduction include Food Sovereignty Ghana, The Coalition For Farmer’s Rights, Advocacy Against GMOs, Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Convention People’s Party (CPP). They argue that genetically modified food is not conducive to good health and is neo-colonialist in nature. That is, it hands control of the food supply to rich nations, which threatens food sovereignty and the national interest.
