Abstract
Biosafety and Biosecurity are very important issues in the present climate where emerging infectious diseases and threats of bioterrorism and biological attacks are of global concern. Biological safety requires the strengthening of the regulatory requirements and operational and safety programs. Singapore's first-ever law on the use of biological agents and toxins has come into force. The law clearly defines facility requirements for handling of them; develops the comprehensive system of control; prevents bioterrorism by controlling the use of high-risk hazardous agents; and, establishes a strong national biosafety culture. Singapore has made significant progress in the development and enforcement of biosafety and biosecurity measures. This progress certainly facilitates the safe expansion of our emerging biomedical industry and research development in life sciences. For the benefit of other facilities and future users, we report the impacts and contents of the new act in a simple and understandable presentation.