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The shipping and transport of dangerous goods is a highly regulated activity. Many biological materials fall into the category of “dangerous goods” for shipping purposes. All individuals involved in the transport of dangerous goods or the preparation of dangerous goods for transport must be trained to do so properly and safely. In addition, EH&S requires safe transport of items within facilities and around campus. These topics are covered in the “Shipping and Transport of Biological Materials” training provided by the Biosafety Office. Violations of regulations could result in civil penalties of $250 –$27,500 per violation per day and criminal penalties (willful violations) up to $500,000 and 5 years in jail.
Shipping and Transport of Human Specimens
Please visit the Human Subjects in Research page.
UF Research has developed the following resources regarding domestic or foreign shipping and receipt of human tissues:
Shipping Radioactive Materials
Contact Radiation Safety at 352-392-7359 or rso@ehs.ufl.edu.
Shipping Hazardous Chemicals
Contact Hazardous Materials Management at 352-392-8400 or hwm@ehs.ufl.edu