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Ministry of Health

6. Management of biological agents and toxins

The Biological Agents and Toxins Act was enacted to govern biological agents and microbial toxins that are hazardous to human health.

Last updated on 7 October 2026

The Biological Agents and Toxins Act (BATA) was enacted in January 2006 to regulate activities, such as the possession, use, import, and transfer, involving biological agents and microbial toxins that are known to be hazardous to human health. The legislation sets out requirements to ensure that materials consisting of such biological agents and toxins are handled safely and securely, with the aim to protect public health, national safety, and security.

For more information on the BATA, please visit MOH's Biosafety (opens in new tab).