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# Laboratory Biosafety (LB) in China Laboratory biosafety (LB) is crucial for infectious disease control, preservation of microorganisms, and biotechnology applications. High-level biosafety labs and microbial resource preservation platforms are essential components of national biosafety infrastru...

# Laboratory Biosafety (LB) in China Laboratory biosafety (LB) is crucial for infectious disease control, preservation of microorganisms, and biotechnology applications. High-level biosafety labs and microbial resource preservation platforms are essential components of national biosafety infrastructure. The 2003 SARS outbreak spurred the development of advanced LB systems in China, alongside international collaborations. ## Key Developments in China's LB System * **2005:** Publication of the first LB textbook and the launch of national LB teacher training programs. This training program has established a cadre of 100,000+ trained personnel to support competency levels. * **LB regulations and standards:** A comprehensive chain of LB-related laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines cover all aspects of LB procedures, from experimentation to transport and preservation of microorganisms. Provincial health agencies also established regulations for laboratory registration, internal microorganism transport, and emergency plans, especially for non-highly pathogenic microorganisms in BSL-2 laboratories * **Continued advancements:** Efforts to enhance management structures, human resources, and technical systems to adapt to the accelerated development of biotechnology and emerging infectious diseases are ongoing. ## Protecting People, Animals, and the Environment from Biohazards The article doesn't explicitly detail *how* to protect people, animals, and the environment in a laboratory setting, only implying that improved awareness, responsibility, and comprehensive biosafety protocols are necessary. ## Biosafety Levels (Not provided in the text) *Biosafety levels are not described in the text excerpt.* ## Additional Information *The article's reference mentions a video, but no video is included; therefore, no description of the various biosafety levels is possible.* ## Reference Wu, Guizhen. "Laboratory Biosafety in China: Past, Present, and Future." *Biosafety and Health*, vol. 1, no. 2, 2019, pp. 56-58.