University Biosafety Committee

University Biosafety Committee

The University Biosafety Committee advises Griffith University on policies, procedures and compliance related to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBAs), quarantine and biosecurity, and other high risk biological materials (Risk Group 3 and Risk Group 4 microorganisms, prions, and any additional biological materials listed in the Schedule of High Risk Biological Materials Monitored by the University Biosafety Committee), including compliance with the Queensland Biotechnology Code of Ethics, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018), and the Griffith University Responsible Conduct of Research Policy as they relate to research with such biological materials. The Committee also assists and advises individuals within Griffith University to comply with the Gene Technology Regulations in dealings with Genetically Modified Organisms, the Security Sensitive Biological Agents Regulatory Scheme for work involving Tier 1 and Tier 2 Agents, and quarantine and biosecurity regulatory requirements; and to ensure due diligence is exercised in activities using other high risk biological materials listed in the Schedule.

The role and function of the University Biosafety Committee is set out in the University Biosafety Committee Constitution (version effective from 1 January 2025) or University Biosafety Committee Constitution (version effective until 31 December 2024).