Companies and research institutions that carry out genetic engineering work or handle genetically modified organisms are subject to special legal requirements. Biotechnology law requires the appointment of a biological safety officer for certain activities. FUTUROSALUD provides external biological safety officers who support institutions from planning and authorisation through to ongoing operations.
The external biological safety officer advises management on all matters relating to the classification of genetic engineering work, the selection of appropriate containment levels and the design of organisational and technical measures. They support the preparation of safety concepts, applications and notifications and communication with the competent authorities. This ensures that legal requirements are considered from the outset in planning rather than only in later project phases.
Another focus is training and awareness. Staff must understand the specific risks associated with genetic engineering work and how to behave in daily practice. This includes topics such as personal protective equipment, working practices in safety cabinets, emergency measures and documentation requirements. FUTUROSALUD develops training concepts together with those responsible that reflect both regulatory requirements and the concrete laboratory routine.
In ongoing operations, the external biological safety officer monitors compliance with the agreed measures, accompanies inspections and audits and contributes to the updating of Risk assessments. Findings and potential improvements are documented and translated into concrete recommendations. Tasks, deadlines and evidence can be managed transparently via the FUTUROSALUD ASI Manager, so that responsibilities remain clear and developments can be traced.
With an external biological safety officer from FUTUROSALUD, companies and research institutions gain planning certainty. They benefit from specialised expertise without having to establish a full-time position in-house and can rely on legal requirements under biotechnology law being implemented in a professional manner. This builds trust among staff, authorities and cooperation partners.
