Safety 2010 Proceedings

708 Impact of U.S. Export Regulations on the Timely Response to an Influenza Pandemic

Instructor: Betty Lee, Ph.D., U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security-Chemical & Biological Controls Division, Washington, DC

Description: Sponsored by the Public Sector Practice Specialty
When an influenza pandemic occurs, vaccines may need to be exported to different countries. Which federal agency is responsible for exports of controlled technology or equipment? What are the guidelines that govern the exchange of highly infectious avian H5N1 virus to a researcher in another country?

Level: I