Collection of Pathogenic Microorganisms and Viruses – definition and meaning of "Collection of Pathogenic Microorganisms and Viruses"

A collection of pathogenic microorganisms and viruses — a stock of pathogenic microorganisms and viruses formed based on the characteristics of origin, species affinity, mode of action on humans, animals or plants, and maintained in a viable state while preserving the original characteristics of the strains of pathogenic microorganisms and viruses¹.

Federal Law No. 492-FZ of December 30, 2020 "On Biological Safety in the Russian Federation". 2020, as amended on December 30, 2020, Article 1, subpara. 10. ↩