How would biological materials be transported to the Ricketts Laboratory?
Standards for the packaging and safe transportation of biohazardous materials are well-established by the federal government and would be carefully observed. The Ricketts Laboratory will not accept shipments that do not meet these standards. Packaging regulations require multiple levels of containment in sealed containers and the inclusion of safe absorbent material. Packaging standards were developed by the federal government in consideration of potential collisions, including typical stresses on packages transported by airplane and truck around the world. Explicit labeling on the outsides of packages declares all of the hazardous materials within. Violating the standards for shipping, receipt and possession of biohazardous materials carries severe civil and criminal penalties. Shipments will be transported by carriers that are approved by the United States Department of Justice and follow federally regulated guidelines for safety and security. Shipments received by the laboratory wil
