Abstract
Biological life sciences have experienced enormous growth over the last 30 years, as biotechnology has become a global enterprise. As such, efforts must be undertaken to protect workers and communities from the accidental release of harmful pathogens. The threat of infectious disease, whether naturally occurring or as a result of deliberate intention, is real and growing—the global community must find appropriate ways to counter this threat without crippling the very institutions that are critical to health security. When Georgia was part of the former Soviet Union, the republic shared legislation, including regulations on Biosafety. However, with its current political structure, new legislation specific to Georgia has been adopted and adapted to the norms and regulations of the Western world.