It is already considered a high level of containment, it is found in some clinical and diagnostic laboratories, and some university and government research laboratories, in which work is done with exotic agents or that can cause serious damage and potentially fatal as a result of inhalation or exposure to them (some haemorrhagic fever viruses, but not filoviruses, many arboviruses and bacteria with Francisella tularensis, Coxiella burnetii, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), etc.)

Moderate risk agents are handled for staff and the environment, so they are the most common in clinical, hospital and academic research.

We work with agents who present a minimum danger to the laboratory staff and to the environment. Access to the laboratory is not restricted and the work is carried out regularly in standard laboratory benches, open work tables

USE CONFINED WITH GMO TYPE 2 (Low Risk) IN SPAIN In accordance with the provisions of article 5 of Law 9/2003, confined use is understood to be any activity for which the genetic material of an organism is modified or for which it, as modified, is cultivated, stored, used. , transport, destruction or disposal, provided that containment measures are used in carrying out these activities, in order to limit contact with the population and the environment.

USE CONFINED WITH GMO TYPE 1 (Zero or insignificant risk) IN SPAIN In accordance with the provisions of article 5 of Law 9/2003, confined use is understood to be any activity for which the genetic material of an organism is modified or for which it, as modified, is cultivated, stored, used. , transport, destruction or disposal, provided that containment measures are used in carrying out these activities, in order to limit contact with the population and the environment.

ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system. This standard is based on a number of quality management principles that include a strong customer focus, motivation and involvement of senior management, process focus, and continuous improvement. The use of the ISO 9001 standard helps to ensure that customers receive consistent and good quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.

Human Resource Strategy for Researchers It supports research institutions and funding organizations in implementing the Charter and Code in their policies and practices. The implementation of the Charter and Code principles by research institutions makes them more attractive to researchers looking for a new employer or host for their research project..

The CERCA Code of Conduct, aligned with the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, recognized by the European institutions, provides guarantees in terms of transparency, open access to data and results, industrial property management, scientific integrity and relationship with the media, among others.

ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system. This standard is based on a number of quality management principles that include a strong customer focus, motivation and involvement of senior management, process focus, and continuous improvement. The use of the ISO 9001 standard helps to ensure that customers receive consistent and good quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.

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