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Strengthening Biosafety, Biosecurity, Cyberbiosecurity & One Health in Pakistan

Developing Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines for MDS to Ensure Due Diligence of Dual-Use Equipment and Reagents

ABM PROJECT PORTFOLIO Policy & Regulation Completed

Developing Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines for MDS to Ensure Due Diligence of Dual-Use Equipment and Reagents

Location: Pakistan Nationwide
Duration: 2023 - 2024
Focus Area: Policy & Regulation
Status: Completed

Project Sector: Policy Development 

Target Region / Location: National — Pakistan

Project Status: Active Project 

Description / Terms / Requirements Details: ABM Pakistan is developing Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines and procedures to promote due diligence among suppliers and users of medical and laboratory supplies (MDS), particularly equipment and reagents with potential dual-use applications. The project includes stakeholder consultations, a needs assessment, development of draft guidelines and standard operating procedures, and engagement with relevant suppliers, laboratory institutions and regulatory stakeholders. It aims to promote responsible procurement, improve awareness of dual-use risks and strengthen safeguards against the misuse of biological materials and technologies.