I want to ship an infectious agent to another country by plane, what are the requirements?
Infectious agents and other biohazards are covered under (International Air Transport Association) IATA dangerous goods regulations. As a minimum, all applicable IATA regulations must be met. These include proper packaging, marking, labeling, shipping papers, emergency response information, compliance with individual state (i.e., country) requirements (includes through and destination states), compliance with operator variations (airlines), and compliance with subsidiary hazard regulations if applicable (e.g., shipment is made refrigerated with liquid nitrogen). Depending on what the infectious substance is, quantity, and whether or not it affects animals or humans, an export license may be required which will require DOE and State Department approvals. The definition of an infectious substance is a viable microorganism, or its toxin, that causes or may cause disease in humans or animals. It includes agents listed in 42CFR72.3 of the regulations of the Department of Health and Human Se
