Biological Materials Regulation
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈmætɪriəlz ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the use, transfer, storage, and handling of biological materials such as tissues, cells, and genetic resources to ensure ethical, safety, and legal compliance.
The research laboratory must comply with biological materials regulation to legally handle human tissue samples.
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- biological materials regulation
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Commentary
This term encompasses regulations across various jurisdictions that address the ethical and safety aspects of handling biological substances, often intersecting with bioethics and intellectual property law.
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