The Biosafety Officer (BSO) would like to inform the UPEI community that there is a new Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form Instruction document and an updated Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form (Revision 2.0) which are now available on the Biosafety SharePoint site. These documents outline the requirements and approval process for the transfer, shipment, receipt, import, export, and purchase of biohazardous materials.

All faculty, staff, and students involved in work with biohazardous materials are encouraged to review the new instructions and begin using the updated form immediately. The revised process is intended to support compliance with applicable biosafety, biosecurity, transportation, and regulatory requirements while ensuring the safe handling and tracking of biohazardous materials across the University. 

As a reminder, the BSO must be notified before the import, export, purchase, receipt, shipment, or transfer of any biohazardous material, and a completed Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form must be submitted for review and approved prior to proceeding with these activities. No transfer or purchase of biohazardous agents may occur until approval has been obtained from the BSO.

Biosafety Website:
https://upeica.sharepoint.com/sites/HSE/SitePages/Biosafety.aspx

Documents:

• Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form Instructions (R1.0, September 2026)
• Biohazardous Agent Transfer Form (R2.0, September 2026) 

If you have any questions regarding the updated process or require assistance completing the form, please contact the Biosafety Officer at biosafety@upei.ca. 

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and compliant University environment.