UW Select Toxin Transfer Due Diligence Form

Complete this form for any transfer of select toxins in any amount to any intra- or extramural entity or individual requires documentation of due diligence. Submit the completed form to uwsa@uw.edu prior to transfer.

The Principal Investigator sending the toxin is responsible for documenting due diligence and maintaining records for three years. The Federal Select Agent Program’s Due Diligence Frequently Asked Questions has more information.

Regulated select toxins include:

1. Abrin
2. Botulinum neurotoxins
3. Short, paralytic alpha conotoxins
4. Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS)
5. Ricin
6. Saxitoxin
7. Staphylococcal enterotoxins (subtypes A, B, C, D, and E)
8. T2 toxin
9. Tetrodotoxin

You must enroll in the UW Select Agent Program and obtain approval for work with select toxins at or above the permissible amounts.  Email uwsa@uw.edu to find out if you need to enroll.