Quarantine Facility
The Scion Quarantine Facility is registered under the MAF Biosecurity standards:
* Transitional and Containment Facility for Invertebrates (Standard 154.02.04)
* Containment Facilities for Microorganism (Standard 154.03.02)
* Specifications for the registration of a Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab, and Operator (Standard 155.04.03)
This purpose-built building was opened by the Minister for Biosecurity, John Luxton in May 1999. The Quarantine Facility is operated under strict safety protocols, with only trained personnel given access. The construction and operating procedures ensure the containment of new or unwanted organisms.
The building houses temperature controlled laboratories, workshop areas, an incinerator and work area, as well as a quarantine preparation room, and the five secure invertebrate quarantine and containment rooms which are under computer-controlled lighting, temperature, humidity and negative pressure controls. In addition the building houses the Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, which is registered as a containment facility for quarantine pathogens and pests awaiting diagnosis.
Contact
Pam Taylor - Quarantine Manager
Phone: 07 343 5777
Email: pam.taylor@scionresearch.com
* Transitional and Containment Facility for Invertebrates (Standard 154.02.04)
* Containment Facilities for Microorganism (Standard 154.03.02)
* Specifications for the registration of a Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab, and Operator (Standard 155.04.03)
This purpose-built building was opened by the Minister for Biosecurity, John Luxton in May 1999. The Quarantine Facility is operated under strict safety protocols, with only trained personnel given access. The construction and operating procedures ensure the containment of new or unwanted organisms.
The building houses temperature controlled laboratories, workshop areas, an incinerator and work area, as well as a quarantine preparation room, and the five secure invertebrate quarantine and containment rooms which are under computer-controlled lighting, temperature, humidity and negative pressure controls. In addition the building houses the Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, which is registered as a containment facility for quarantine pathogens and pests awaiting diagnosis.
Contact
Pam Taylor - Quarantine Manager
Phone: 07 343 5777
Email: pam.taylor@scionresearch.com