Singapore legislation

Regulation 2

of Biological Agents and Toxins (Proficiency Testing) Regulations 2008

Regulation 2

Definitions

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires —“biological agent” means any First Schedule biological agent;“proficiency test” means the analysis of a proficiency testing sample by a person for the presence of a biological agent or Fifth Schedule toxin, as part of an examination to determine the proficiency of that person in respect of such analysis;“proficiency testing sample” means a specimen, whether or not obtained from any person or animal, used in the conduct of a proficiency test to simulate the presence or absence of a biological agent or Fifth Schedule toxin in that specimen.

Definition

“biological agent” means any First Schedule biological agent;

Definition

“proficiency test” means the analysis of a proficiency testing sample by a person for the presence of a biological agent or Fifth Schedule toxin, as part of an examination to determine the proficiency of that person in respect of such analysis;

Definition

“proficiency testing sample” means a specimen, whether or not obtained from any person or animal, used in the conduct of a proficiency test to simulate the presence or absence of a biological agent or Fifth Schedule toxin in that specimen.