Standards & Guidance Documents

COVID-19 Shipping Resources

ABSA (American Biological Safety Association) has prepared a document outlining the shipping requirements for shipping SARS-CoV-2 samples. Please contact EHS@med.cornell.edu if you have additional questions or need further assistance. 

• ABSA SARS-CoV-2 Packaging and Shipping Resources

EHS Shipping Guidance And Documentation

•  6.2 - Biological Material and Dry Ice Shipments
•  Shipping Assessment Form (use for shipment/transport assessment requests)
• Liquid Nitrogen Dry Shipper Update
• Shippers' Commercial Invoice
• Import and Export Permit Information

EHS Shipping Training Programs

• Biological Material and Dry Ice Shipment Training

Related Links

• Office of Sponsored Research Administration (OSRA) – Incoming Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
• Cornell Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) - Outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)