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What do I need to bring with me to my biological material shipment appointment?
This information can be found in detail on the Biological Shipments page. To summarize, on the day of shipment, bring the following to EHS:
- Material in a secure and sealed inner container, which should be secured in secondary containment (a ziplock bag is sufficient for small quantities)
- Dry Ice, if applicable
- Safety information, such as an SDS or MSDS, if applicable
- All completed paperwork
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Do I really need an appointment to drop off a biological material shipment?
Yes, you really do need to schedule an appointment. Showing up unexpected or trying to coordinate a shipment drop-off the day-of your desired shipment will likely result in disappointment. All members of the Biosafety Office may be busy or out of the office when you show up to ship without an appointment. To ensure that someone is available to receive your samples and has reserved time to ship your package, please be sure to schedule an appointment using the Shipping Appointment webform.
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What office conducts export control review?
The Office of Research Integrity Assurance conducts export control review.
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How do I know if I need a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) for my biological material shipment?
This determination will be made by the Office of Industry Engagement after they review your paperwork for MTA initiation (i.e., Incoming Material Transfer Initiation Form, Outgoing Material Transfer Initiation Form). They will let you and Biosafety know whether your sample needs an MTA and when an MTA is approved.