Bioterrorismo&Biossabotagem EN

Technical Note 01/2025

This technical note from the Brazilian Society for Biosafety and Biosecurity (SB3) addresses emerging threats of bioterrorism and biosabotage, specifically highlighting a June 2025 incident in the United States involving the illegal introduction of the plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum. SB3 outlines its position on the vulnerabilities of managing high-impact and dual-use biological agents, offering strategic guidelines and recommendations for a robust National Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy in Brazil.