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SSBA – Guideline 4 – Defining loss, theft and accidental release of SSBAs

This guideline explains the difference between the loss, theft or accidental release of a security sensitive biological agent (SSBA). It does not set out legal definitions, but outlines what must happen if an SSBA is lost or stolen or accidentally released during its handling at a facility.

Published:

19 January 2026

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SSBA – Guideline 4 – Defining loss, theft and accidental release of SSBAs

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19 January 2026

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19 January 2026

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SSBA – Guideline 4 – Defining loss, theft and accidental release of SSBAs

SSBA – Guideline 4 – Defining loss, theft and accidental release of SSBAs