Any UAB employee shipping, handling, or offering for transport samples considered Biological Substances, Category B Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Exempt Human or Animals Specimens (EPS)must complete training every two years or if regulations change. This a Federal requirement per the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

If you have determined that the substances you are shipping is not capable of causing permanent disability, life-threatening or fatal disease, it must be shipped as a Biological Substance, Category B. To help determine if your substance falls under Category B, review the PDF file below or use the Classification Chart to help you properly classify your shipment.
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Below you will find reference material and job aids to assist you in shipping Biological Category B. After completing the course, feel free to return here and print any of the material you find useful.

• 49 CFR 171, 172, 173, 175 Hazardous Materials Regulations
• CDC Import Permit Information and Form
• Shipping Classification Flowchart
• Clean Up and Disinfections of a Biohazard Spill
• Comparison of Category A, B, and Dry Ice Packing
• Dry Ice Video
• Emergency Response Document
• Examples of Infectious Substances/Materials
• IACO Technical Instruction (TI) Dangerous Goods List
• IATA Guide Infectious Substances
• Packing Checklist for Category A, B, & Dry Ice
• Packing Instructions 620-650
• Permits - When, Who, and Why
• Proper Shipping Names
• Shipping Biological Substances, Category B (BIO201) Course Material
• Shipping Dangerous Goods at UAB
• Summary Table for Shipping Biologicals
• UAB EHS Shipping Glossary
• UN 3373: Medical Packing

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