Isabelle Magnoli Biosafety Consulting

Biosafety and Related Services

Comprehensive biosafety and biosecurity solutions tailored to your facility's needs

Essential Biosafety Services

Key services to ensure complete biosafety management and regulatory compliance

Regulatory Support

Interactions with authorities to obtain and renew environmental permits. Ensuring full compliance with biosafety regulatory requirements.

Biosafety Dossier Permit and authorisation Emergency plans

Compliance Audit

Performing safety inspections and audits to ensure that laboratories and management practices meet current safety standards.

Inspections Audits Recommendations

Documentation & Reporting

Development and maintenance of comprehensive biosafety documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, biosafety manuals, and regulatory compliance reports.

Risk Assessments

Identifying, assessing and managing risks associated with pathogenic or genetically modified biological agents in the workplace.

Laboratory Design

Expert advice on laboratories design, facility layout, and infrastructure to meet biosafety requirements and operational efficiency.

Safety Protocols

Drafting and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures related to biosafety and biosecurity for your facility.

Staff Training

Educating laboratory personnel in biosafety best practices, proper use of PPE, spill management, and emergency protocols.

Incident Investigation

Thorough analysis of biosafety incidents to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

Bio-decontamination

Comprehensive strategies for laboratory decontamination, including surface and airborne approaches with validated methods.

Waste Management

Classification, treatment and disposal of biological waste following regulatory requirements and best practices.

Expert Guidance

Navigate complex biosafety regulations with confidence

Regulatory Support for Biosafety & Related Legislations

Assistance with every aspects of biosafety-related legislation and compliance. I help navigate complex regulatory frameworks to ensure your company meets all legal requirements while maintaining efficiency and safety.

Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)

Biosecurity

CITES import permits

AFSCA approval for quarantine organisms

Environmental permit compliance

Other biosafety related legislation

Transport of Biological Materials

Advice on the transport of regulated biological materials such as material of human, plant or animal origin, including invertebrates, soil, microorganisms, proteins and peptides, RNA/DNA, etc. (imports/exports to all countries, intra-EU transfers, national transport).

The regulatory analysis is based at least on the texts associated with the following areas:

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and/or pathogens; living modified organisms (LMOs)

Human material (biobank)

CITES - Protected species

Animal by-products

Quarantine animal diseases

Live animals

Nagoya Protocol (Access and Benefit sharing)

Dual use

Phytosanitary

Transport of infectious and genetically modified substances

Plants and plant pathogens

Customs and Taxes

Guidance on Transport Regulations

Ensure compliance with national & international transport regulations.

Experience & Credentials

Extensive background in biosafety with expertise developed through academic research, professional practice, and industry leadership

Academic Background

Master's degree in molecular biology from UCLouvain
Thesis on molecular microbiology of Salmonella typhimurium
Research stays in Canada (Saint Jean sur Richelieu R&D Center and Laval University)

Professional Experience

Biosafety Officer at UCLouvain since 2014
Eight years as Administrative Director of LIBST at UCLouvain
Extensive experience in biosafety management, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations

Professional Affiliations

Since 2019, Board Member of Belgian Biosafety Professionals (BBP), which represents the Belgian section of the European Association of Biosafety Professionals (EBSA)
Member of the EBSA Biocides Task Force since 2018

Trusted by Industry Leaders

A substantial number of customers, numbering over a dozen, have expressed satisfaction with the services provided. These customers are affiliated with a diverse range of institutions, including universities and businesses of various sizes.

Universities Research Labs Biotech Companies Medtech Companies

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