Questions tagged [biosafety]
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Legal requirement for products to be advertised as biodegradeable and nontoxic
In the bike industry, there has been a movement towards branding certain chemical components (chain lubes, greases, etc.) as "biodegradeable" and/or "nontoxic". One example is this ...
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Why is research grade ethanol seemingly exempted from excise duties while pure ethanol ment for consumption isn't?
At Sigma-Aldrich I can buy one liter of unadulterated ethanol for just 26.60 EUR. This ethanol contains no additives and is pure enough for analytical purposes. Its made by fermenting grain or ...
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Is it correct to ban me from a concert without providing necessary proof that I was engaged in harmful or threatening behaviour?
I received following email by a venue in London:
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We are getting in touch as we are afraid we have had to refund your ticket for the event tonight. One of the artists performing has ...
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Can I, a med student, buy human neuronal cell lines?
Is there anything legally stopping me from purchasing cell lines of human neurons without any disclosed use (besides the ethical considerations)?
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USAMRIID is US Military - are they allowed to deploy domestically contrary to Posse Comitatus in response to biological outbreaks?
This is a question that was raised after watching several TV series on streaming services. It revolves around the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) and ...
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