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Federal Office for Civil Protection, SPIEZ LABORATORY
Biological protection
As the centre of expertise for protection against biological threats and hazards within the SPIEZ LABORATORY, the Biology Section is primarily responsible for handling all biological protection issues. Two other specialist groups in the SPIEZ LABORATORY also work in the bioprotection field: the Arms Control Unit (export controls, Australia Group) and the Chemistry Division (biotoxin analyses).
Bioprotection activities
Tests and laboratory analyses
Expert reports and advisory service
- What are biological warfare agents/bioweapons?
- Assisting national authorities and international organisations/public information provision
Specialist information
The Biology Section produces specialist information on a range of bioprotection topics:
- Fact sheets
- Reports
- Background information
- Articles
Operational readiness resources
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Head: Dr. Martin Schütz |


